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You do not need to take\u003Cbr>any Japanese classes. |\n| K7 | Upper Advanced | For those who have passed the JLPT N1 | Beyond the JLPT N1 |\n| K6 | Lower Advanced | For those who have passed the JLPT N2 | The JLPT N1 |\n| K5 | Upper Intermediate | For those who have passed the JLPT N3 | The JLPT N2 |\n| K4 | Intermediate | For those who have passed the JLPT N4 | The JLPT N3 |\n| K3 | Lower Intermediate | For those who have passed the JLPT N5 | The JLPT N4 |\n| K2 | Upper Elementary | For those who have studied\u003Cbr>Lower Elementary Japanese | The JLPT N5 |\n| K1 | Lower Elementary | For those who have will begin studying Japanese for the first time. | Basic Japanese |\n\nThe level of Japanese proficiency is written in the list of Japanese classes and each syllabus. Please choose the appropriate classes of your Japanese level. It is not recommended to take a class lower than your level.","cbCaip1o29X5QQo7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip1o29X5QQo7","pdf",134095,"English","# Japanese class levels (K1–K8)\n## K8 to K1 overview\n## How to choose the right class","[{\"question\":\"How are Japanese classes at Kumamoto University categorized?\",\"answer\":\"They are divided into eight levels (K1–K8) according to students’ Japanese proficiency and corresponding JLPT results.\"},{\"question\":\"Which level is for students who have passed JLPT N5?\",\"answer\":\"Students who have passed JLPT N5 are placed in K3 (Lower Intermediate), with contents focused on JLPT N4.\"},{\"question\":\"Is it recommended to take a class below your level?\",\"answer\":\"No. The guidance states it is not recommended to take a class lower than your current level, and you should choose the appropriate classes based on your level listed in the syllabus.\"}]","Level of Japanese Classes | PDF",1791166950]