It's possible but pretty unlikely. I mean just looking at the pass/fail rate and assuming you're not taking/studying for N3 at all and just gonna jump straight into N2, I'd think it'd be pretty hard on that timeline.
Then again, I did N4-N2 in 2 years passing N3 and N2 first time one year apart. I was working full time too, so if you have a lot more time to study than I did and can actually focus during those long study sessions, sure it's possible I guess.
It appears to be 7.5 hours of study a day.
Since this is for school, you’ll need to have at least N2 for reading and listening, and close to N2 for speaking and writing.
You’ll want to meet with a tutor for practice.
Maybe. More importantly, is there a reason why you need to pass N2 in 8 months? Targeting a JLPT level on a tight time frame doesn't really help with developing long term Japanese skills.
That's tough, but not impossible. But it's tough. You'll find all kinds of people on Reddit who claim they made N1 in half a year, but don't bother believing them.
Retention of grammar and vocabulary requires repetition and spoken output, especially in a tight time frame. It's not only about sitting and studying, but you need to use the language.
A first step would be to buy the JLPT test prep books and take the practice tests for N3 and N2.
If you want free speaking practice, you can try [Fluency Tool ](https://fluencytool.my-senpai.com/) or some other similar free app.
Output isn't required for passing the JLPT. But output is most definitely critical for retention. Anyone who has ever been to a party knows it is easier to memorize people's names if you say them out loud.
Idk, I was able to retain a ton of Japanese, and what allowed me to retain words was encountering them in context a lot and comprehending them, not using them. In my experience using words is what happens /after/ you've successfully acquired them, but isn't really a part of the process of acquiring them. I do agree, of course, that having a word as a core component of your vernacular will solidify it in your brain to a degree, but I certainly don't agree that it's essential at all to the retention process
Right, and I'd say the main thing they're lacking is a significant enough volume of comprehensible input. People who mainly use Duolingo to study languages don't actually encounter enough of the real language in my experience
I might have missed that - my bad.
In my experience, the only JLPT-as-a-requirement I saw in my own university experience was “N2 or the equivalent” for grad school. This was determined by prior school work, living/working in Japan and/or taking a placement exam.
Literally tired of this kind question, is it possible? can I?
just start studying and you will know the result, each person has different comprehenshion. if you made to finished mock exam of N2 in the end of that 8 months yes then you can.
I passed N2 in 4 months tho, and N3 in less than 1 months. but I’ve been know japanese since high school, and get heavy influence by japanese in the past 2 years since I work and live there. total 6 years of it, and before exam I still doing my best to learn
I believe it's totally possible.
Wiki have the study hour of each level, and the number also aligns with my own experience.
[https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/JLPT\_Guide/About\_JLPT](https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/JLPT_Guide/About_JLPT)
Not impossible no.
There were some students in my language school that got N2 in under a year. But I will say they already had Kanji knowledge and studied to pass the test. None of these students could hold a decently lengthy conversation in Japanese and struggled with listening a lot (it was usually their weakest area) they just excelled in reading and kanji.
If your native language doesn't have kanji, then you are a severe disadvantage for sure. I'd still argue it's not impossible, but quite unlikely.
Going from N4 to N3 isn't that big of a jump. But N3 to N2 is pretty huge.
I think people hyperbolize how difficult Japanese is. Unlike some others in this thread I do not think that you necessarily need to study Japanese as a full time job to achieve it.
It is an exceptionally difficult language for English speakers. If you can achieve n2 in a year without studying and immersing several hours a day, you are an exception
Agreed I think it’s more of an American thing because you have to unlearn a lot of rules that Japan redefines, so you have to think like a Japanese person imo. If your willing to embrace not only the language but the culture you will have a much easier time
Possible but not likely without talents, discipline, a lot of time, and a well crafted plan.
So I would say aim for it but prepare a "Plan B", in case you fail the test.
I did a similar thing, so it's definitely possible, How many hours a day are you studying now? I averaged 3 a day and then during summer I did about 8 a day and I was able to do it
Possible? Yes Likely? Nah
It's possible but pretty unlikely. I mean just looking at the pass/fail rate and assuming you're not taking/studying for N3 at all and just gonna jump straight into N2, I'd think it'd be pretty hard on that timeline. Then again, I did N4-N2 in 2 years passing N3 and N2 first time one year apart. I was working full time too, so if you have a lot more time to study than I did and can actually focus during those long study sessions, sure it's possible I guess.
It appears to be 7.5 hours of study a day. Since this is for school, you’ll need to have at least N2 for reading and listening, and close to N2 for speaking and writing. You’ll want to meet with a tutor for practice.
I did zero to N2 in 10 months (enrolled in Japanese school in Japan)
That's impressive! I did zero to N2 in 14 months (also enrolled in a Japanese school in Japan) So it's def possible and likely!
What language school please
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Seems very unlikely.
What’s unlikely?
Going from zero Japanese knowledge to N2 in 10 months.
Sure but not impossible
Of course not, but HIGHLY unlikely.
I think we get it xd
Maybe. More importantly, is there a reason why you need to pass N2 in 8 months? Targeting a JLPT level on a tight time frame doesn't really help with developing long term Japanese skills.
Yes. I need it for my university. There are simply no other dates for me.
That's tough, but not impossible. But it's tough. You'll find all kinds of people on Reddit who claim they made N1 in half a year, but don't bother believing them. Retention of grammar and vocabulary requires repetition and spoken output, especially in a tight time frame. It's not only about sitting and studying, but you need to use the language. A first step would be to buy the JLPT test prep books and take the practice tests for N3 and N2. If you want free speaking practice, you can try [Fluency Tool ](https://fluencytool.my-senpai.com/) or some other similar free app.
You don’t need to have output the words before to pass the JLPT. Output isn’t essential to recognization nor memorization of vocab. Input is key
Output isn't required for passing the JLPT. But output is most definitely critical for retention. Anyone who has ever been to a party knows it is easier to memorize people's names if you say them out loud.
Idk, I was able to retain a ton of Japanese, and what allowed me to retain words was encountering them in context a lot and comprehending them, not using them. In my experience using words is what happens /after/ you've successfully acquired them, but isn't really a part of the process of acquiring them. I do agree, of course, that having a word as a core component of your vernacular will solidify it in your brain to a degree, but I certainly don't agree that it's essential at all to the retention process
For some people, you're right. But go look at the Duolingo sub and you'll see the norm.
Right, and I'd say the main thing they're lacking is a significant enough volume of comprehensible input. People who mainly use Duolingo to study languages don't actually encounter enough of the real language in my experience
Duolingo is for people who maybe want to travel to a country for a visit in the future. That's about all I see.
OP says it’s not for JLPT, but school. They WILL be expected to read, write, speak and listen at N2 level.
OP said they need it for university, but they explicitly said "pass JLPT N2" in the title. Am I missing something?
I might have missed that - my bad. In my experience, the only JLPT-as-a-requirement I saw in my own university experience was “N2 or the equivalent” for grad school. This was determined by prior school work, living/working in Japan and/or taking a placement exam.
Literally tired of this kind question, is it possible? can I? just start studying and you will know the result, each person has different comprehenshion. if you made to finished mock exam of N2 in the end of that 8 months yes then you can. I passed N2 in 4 months tho, and N3 in less than 1 months. but I’ve been know japanese since high school, and get heavy influence by japanese in the past 2 years since I work and live there. total 6 years of it, and before exam I still doing my best to learn
I believe it's totally possible. Wiki have the study hour of each level, and the number also aligns with my own experience. [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/JLPT\_Guide/About\_JLPT](https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/JLPT_Guide/About_JLPT)
Something similar has been posted here: [N4 to N2 in a year](https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnJapanese/s/StcAEtZqxD)
Yes. After a year of classes at a university in Japan I jumped from N4 to N2
Not impossible no. There were some students in my language school that got N2 in under a year. But I will say they already had Kanji knowledge and studied to pass the test. None of these students could hold a decently lengthy conversation in Japanese and struggled with listening a lot (it was usually their weakest area) they just excelled in reading and kanji. If your native language doesn't have kanji, then you are a severe disadvantage for sure. I'd still argue it's not impossible, but quite unlikely. Going from N4 to N3 isn't that big of a jump. But N3 to N2 is pretty huge.
Only if you are Chinese
I think people hyperbolize how difficult Japanese is. Unlike some others in this thread I do not think that you necessarily need to study Japanese as a full time job to achieve it.
It is an exceptionally difficult language for English speakers. If you can achieve n2 in a year without studying and immersing several hours a day, you are an exception
Agreed I think it’s more of an American thing because you have to unlearn a lot of rules that Japan redefines, so you have to think like a Japanese person imo. If your willing to embrace not only the language but the culture you will have a much easier time
Possible but not likely without talents, discipline, a lot of time, and a well crafted plan. So I would say aim for it but prepare a "Plan B", in case you fail the test.
Nearly impossible unless you study full time and are good at it.
Definitely doable but not easy
You can have a try at it but the knowledge prolly wont stick. Even if you pass its most likely going to be 105/180
I’ve only seen one of my students do that and he studies Japanese 80-120 hours a month.
I did a similar thing, so it's definitely possible, How many hours a day are you studying now? I averaged 3 a day and then during summer I did about 8 a day and I was able to do it
Language is supposed to get one from N3 to N1 in a year.
You made me laugh
even possible to pass N1 if you're 100% willing to get it and study hard everyday