To pass the JLPT N2, you need to achieve a total score of at least 90 out of 180 points , while also meeting a minimum "sectional pass mark" of in each of the three individual sections.
| Source | Type | Notes | |--------|------|-------| | Official “JLPT N2 Official Practice Workbook” (JEES) | Published book | Contains one full test’s worth of retired questions. Most authentic. | | “Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken Taisaku N2 Goi / Bunpou / Dokkai / Choukai” series (Bonjinsha) | Compiled past questions | Includes 3–5 past exams. Audio downloadable. | | Japan Foundation Library (physical locations) | Borrowing | Limited to libraries in major cities. | | Licensed online platforms (e.g., JLPT Sensei , Nihongo-Pro , MaruMori ) | Digital practice | Some offer official retired questions; check copyright notices. | | Unofficial scraped questions (blogs, forums) | Use with extreme caution | May contain errors, missing audio, or copyright infringement. Not recommended for reliable scoring. | jlpt n2 past paper