A Japanese language certificate from Examinizer shows your CEFR level, from A1 to C2, based on a 25-question adaptive test you take online. Grammar, vocabulary, and reading questions adjust in difficulty as you answer, placing you at your real level in about 25 minutes. Your result appears instantly, and a PDF certificate with a QR verification code costs €8.
What the Certificate Proves
The certificate states a single CEFR level for your general Japanese ability, drawn from how you performed across grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension questions during the adaptive test. It does not separate the result into kanji recognition, listening, and grammar sub-scores the way a dedicated exam might. Instead, it gives one clear reading on the six-point CEFR scale.
Every certificate carries a QR code linking to a verification page, so anyone who receives your PDF can confirm Examinizer actually issued it and check the date it was generated. A working verification link separates a real result from an edited screenshot, which matters when recruiters check documents before trusting a claimed level.
Who Accepts It
Recruiters use it as a quick screening signal on a CV or LinkedIn profile, particularly for roles connected to Japanese business, trade, or tourism where Japanese is useful but not the core qualification. Language schools sometimes use it to place new students, and it works as a personal benchmark before committing to JLPT preparation.
It is not a substitute for JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test), the standardized exam run by the Japan Foundation and recognized by Japanese universities, employers, and immigration for visas tied to Japanese ability. JLPT is proctored, held twice a year on fixed dates, and costs roughly 7,500-7,800 yen per sitting. If a university, employer, or visa application names JLPT specifically, this certificate will not satisfy that requirement.
How to Get It
- Take the free adaptive Japanese test: 25 questions, about 25 minutes, no registration required.
- See your CEFR level instantly on screen as soon as you finish the last question.
- Pay €8 to download the PDF certificate with your name, level, and QR verification code.
No registration required to take the test
CEFR Levels Explained
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner — understands and uses basic phrases for everyday needs |
| A2 | Elementary — handles simple, routine tasks and short exchanges |
| B1 | Intermediate — manages most situations while traveling or at work |
| B2 | Upper-Intermediate — converses fluently on familiar topics with ease |
| C1 | Advanced — communicates fluently and spontaneously on complex subjects |
| C2 | Proficiency — understands virtually everything with near-native precision |
Try a Live Japanese Test by Level
Want to see the test format for a specific level before deciding on a certificate? These live Japanese tests are already running.
- ✓ Japanese A1 Test — beginner level check
- ✓ Japanese A2 Test — elementary level check
- ✓ Japanese B1 Test — intermediate level check
- ✓ Japanese B2 Test — the most requested level for work and study
- ✓ Japanese C1 Test — advanced level check
- ✓ Japanese C2 Test — proficiency level check
Certificates by CEFR Level
If you already know roughly what level you are aiming for, these level-specific certificate pages explain the requirements and typical use cases in more detail.
Using Your Certificate
Once you have the PDF, the next step is usually adding it to a CV or a LinkedIn profile. See our guides on adding a language certificate to your CV and adding it to LinkedIn for the exact steps.
See all CEFR levels and languages on the main certificate hub, or browse the full list of tests to try a different language.
Common Questions About the Japanese Language Certificate
No. JLPT is Japan's official, proctored proficiency exam, recognized by Japanese universities, employers, and immigration authorities. Examinizer's certificate comes from a free, unproctored 25-question adaptive test mapped to CEFR, with the PDF costing €8. CEFR and JLPT's five levels (N5-N1) correlate loosely but were not designed as a direct match, so treat any comparison between the two as approximate.
Rough public guidance suggests CEFR A1-A2 aligns with JLPT N5-N4, B1-B2 aligns with N3-N2, and C1-C2 aligns with N1 or above it, but JLPT tops out at N1 and doesn't distinguish advanced levels the way CEFR's C1/C2 split does. JLPT also weighs kanji and vocabulary recognition heavily, while CEFR describes broader functional ability, so the two scales measure related but different things.
Yes, you can take the free adaptive test again at any time, with no limit on attempts. Each attempt draws a new set of questions, so you are not just repeating what you saw before. You only pay the €8 fee if you decide to download a PDF certificate for a specific result.
The test adapts question by question: correct answers trigger harder questions, incorrect answers trigger easier ones, so the system converges on the difficulty band matching your actual ability. After 25 questions covering grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, your answers map to a CEFR level from A1 to C2.
Some employers accept it as a quick screening signal for roles where Japanese is a secondary skill, such as trade support or regional sales. It does not replace JLPT when a university, employer, or Japanese visa application names JLPT by name as a requirement.