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How many hours per week reach JLPT N2 in two years

Mastering Japanese: Your Guide to Language Fluency: How many hours per week reach JLPT N2 in two years
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To reach JLPT N2 level in two years, it generally requires around 1,500 to 2,200 total study hours. Assuming two years is about 104 weeks, the weekly study hours needed would be approximately:

  • Minimum: 1,500 hours / 104 weeks ≈ 14.4 hours per week
  • Maximum: 2,200 hours / 104 weeks ≈ 21.2 hours per week

Therefore, studying around 14 to 21 hours per week consistently over two years is a reasonable estimate to reach JLPT N2 proficiency. 1, 2, 3

This intensity aligns with study plans suggesting 1-2 hours per day, Sunday through Friday, targeting passing N2 after 2 years. Intensive study is important given the need to master about 1,000 kanji and 6,000 vocabulary words, plus complex grammar and listening skills for N2. 4, 1

In summary, aiming for about 15-20 hours of study per week over two years is generally required to reach JLPT N2 level.

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