JFT-Basic

JFT-Basic Practice Questions

A free web question bank with original practice across the four JFT-Basic sections for everyday Japanese used in life in Japan.

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Official past questions are not published, so this site provides original practice questions based on the publicly available test structure.

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Focus on Script and Vocabulary, Conversation and Expression, Listening, or Reading.

60-minute mock exam

A study mock exam based on the published structure of about 50 questions in 60 minutes.
Questions available 1,500 questions
Question sets 3 sets
Last updated September 12, 2026
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Features of this JFT-Basic question bank

Covers the four official sections

Switch among Script and Vocabulary, Conversation and Expression, Listening, and Reading on one screen.

Practice with A1–A2 Can-do in mind

Practice vocabulary, conversation, reading, and listening in everyday situations in Japan.

Explains the three proficiency bands used since August 2026

The study guide reflects the official A1, A2.1 and A2.2 (A2) assessment bands.

Available study modes

  1. Standard study: Choose the test section, question category, difficulty, and number of questions.
  2. Review: Review incorrect answers and favorites repeatedly.
  3. Mock exam: Practice with a study setting of about 50 questions in 60 minutes.

How to use

  1. 1
    Choose a section

    Choose from Script and Vocabulary, Conversation and Expression, Listening Comprehension, and Reading Comprehension.

  2. 2
    Narrow by category

    Select the area you want to study, such as word meaning, grammar, content comprehension, or information search.

  3. 3
    Review your results

    Use explanations and learning history to identify weak areas.

JFT-Basic overview and study content

Questions available 1,500 questions
Target levels A1–A2 (A1, A2.1, A2.2)
Question format Mostly 4-choice multiple choice
Test time About 50 questions · 60 minutes
Question categories Key points, Info search, Information, Word meaning, Contextual usage, Situations, Actions & instructions, Actions, Requests, Content, Word usage, Intentions
Question sets 3 sets
Official website Check the latest test structure on the Japan Foundation official website

The official JFT-Basic uses a scaled score from 10 to 250 rather than a simple raw total. The percentage shown by this site is only a study guide.

Question policy and updates

  • We create original study questions based on the four publicly available sections, categories, and Can-do statements.
  • We do not reproduce official questions, official audio, or text from commercial study materials.
  • We update classifications and explanations when the official test structure or assessment method changes.

Questions available: 1,500 questions · Question sets: 3 · Last question update: September 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Are these official past JFT-Basic questions?

No. The Japan Foundation does not publish past test questions. This site provides original practice questions based on the published test structure.

What changed in August 2026?

JFT-Basic now assesses three bands: A1, A2.1, and A2.2 (A2), instead of only A2.2 (A2).

Is the 80% mock target an official pass mark?

No. 80% is only a study target. The official test uses an equated scaled score.

Disclaimer

This is an unofficial study tool not affiliated with the Japan Foundation. It does not reproduce official questions or audio and does not guarantee an official result or pass.

"JFT-Basic" is used here as the name of the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese.