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JLPT Passing Scores Explained: Sectional Cutoffs, IRT Scoring, and Target Benchmarks for N1–N5
Chinese & Japanese Language TestsAug 20, 2026

JLPT Passing Scores Explained: Sectional Cutoffs, IRT Scoring, and Target Benchmarks for N1–N5

Demystify the JLPT passing score system. Learn how 19-point sectional cutoffs and IRT scaled scoring work across N1 to N5, plus how to secure a safe raw mark.

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