The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) July 2026 has officially finished. Many candidates are now looking for the answer keys to estimate their scores before the official results are released.
Sakura Academy has compiled the memory-based JLPT answer keys shared by test takers and Japanese language instructors. Please note that these answers are unofficial and may be updated if more reliable information becomes available.
Important Notice
- These answers are memory-based.
- They are NOT the official answer keys released by JLPT/JEES.
- Some answers may change after additional verification.
- This page will be updated whenever new information becomes available.
JLPT N1 July 2026 Answer Key (Memory Version)
Vocabulary & Kanji (文字・語彙)
Question 1 – Kanji Reading
| Question | Answer |
|---|
| 1 | 翻弄（ほんろう） |
| 2 | 謙虚（けんきょ） |
| 3 | 示唆（しさ） |
| 4 | 滑らか（なめらか） |
| 5 | 悟る（さとる） |
| 6 | 承諾（しょうだく） |
Question 2 – Vocabulary
Answer sequence:
34 2211
| No. | Answer |
|---|
| 7 | 弾力 |
| 8 | 費やした |
| 9 | 窮屈 |
| 10 | モチーフ |
| 11 | 喚起 |
| 12 | 水臭い |
| 13 | くるくると |
Question 3 – Synonyms
Answer sequence:
332312
| No. | Correct Answer |
|---|
| 14 | 不況 → 景気が悪い |
| 15 | こなす → 習得する |
| 16 | 倹約 → お金を無駄に使わない |
| 17 | 断固 → きっぱりと |
| 18 | 構え → 姿勢 |
| 19 | あっけない → ものたりない |
Question 4 – Correct Usage
Answer sequence:
323241
| No. | Correct Usage |
|---|
| 20 | 衣類を納入する |
| 21 | 格差がある |
| 22 | 退職の意思を引き締まる |
| 23 | 旅行を満喫する |
| 24 | 所定の申込書 |
| 25 | 若者たちのはつらつとしたあいさつ |
Grammar (文法)
Question 5 (26–35)
Answer sequence:
24313 22234
Main grammar points remembered by candidates:
- 順調そうだね。——いや、それが、そうでもなくて。
- なぜか自分のこととなると
- 記述力の高さもさることながら、強い精神力を持っているからだ。
- 面性は~ではなく、書類審査を通過した方に対してのみ実施します。
- 騙すつもりはなかったとしても、事実をかくしていたのなら、だましたのと同じだ。
- 写真やテレビでしか見たことのないだけに、~
- 道理で上手なようだ
- 望むべくもない
- 遅れるにもほどがある
- 私の勘違いかもしれないから、聞かなかったことにしてくれない?
JLPT N2 July 2026 Answer Key (Memory Version)
Vocabulary & Kanji
Frequently Reported Vocabulary
| Japanese | Meaning |
|---|
| 濃い | Deep, strong |
| 競技 | Competition |
| 消毒 | Disinfection |
| 構わない | Don't mind |
| 知人 | Acquaintance |
| 睡眠 | Sleep |
| 資源 | Resource |
| 補う | Supplement |
| 説教 | Lecture, scolding |
| 鮮やか | Vivid |
| 判断 | Judgment |
| 調整 | Adjustment |
| 赤字 | Deficit |
| おおざっぱ | Rough |
| たくましい | Strong |
| 偏って | Biased |
Frequently Remembered Expressions
- メーカー → 作った会社
- はやって → 流行して
- 一括して → 全部一緒に
- 思いがけない → 予想していない
- いっそう → もっと
Correct Usage
- 計画の要点
- スカートが裂ける
- 一年が経過
- うわさを打ち消す
- 顔色がさっと変わる
Grammar
Some of the grammar items remembered by candidates include:
- ～でしか
- ～ものなら
- ～に沿って
- ～ように
- ～だけでなく
- ～てはならない
- 承ります
- ～てしまえばいい
- ～ずにはいられない
- ～はずがない
Reading & Listening
The memory-based answers reported by candidates covering reading comprehension and listening sections.
These answers remain under review and will continue to be updated as more candidates share their memories.
JLPT N3 July 2026 Answer Key (Memory Version)
Vocabulary & Kanji (文字・語彙)
| Section | Answer |
|---|
| Question 1 (1–8) | 24112343 |
| Question 2 (9–14) | 321342 |
| Question 3 (15–25) | 34223121342 |
| Question 4 (26–30) | 21314 |
| Question 5 (31–35) | 42341 |
Grammar & Reading (文法・読解)
| Section | Answer |
|---|
| Question 1 (1–13) | 3124244143213 |
| Question 2 (14–18) | 44321 |
| Question 3 (19–22) | 4431 |
| Question 4 (23–26) | 1432 |
| Question 5 (27–32) | 141324 |
| Question 6 (33–36) | 3132 |
| Question 7 (37–38) | 21 |
Listening (聴解)
| Section | Answer |
|---|
| Question 1 | 221331 |
| Question 2 | 223341 |
| Question 3 | 324 |
| Question 4 | 2312 |
| Question 5 | 132232311 |
JLPT N4 July 2026 Answer Key (Memory Version)
Vocabulary & Kanji (文字・語彙)
| Section | Answer |
|---|
| Question 1 (1–7) | 4431212 |
| Question 2 (8–12) | 32114 |
| Question 3 (13–20) | 13424342 |
| Question 4 (21–24) | 4112 |
| Question 5 (25–28) | 3321 |
Grammar (文法)
| Section | Answer |
|---|
| Question 1 (1–13) | 3124244143213 |
| Question 2 (14–17) | 3142 |
| Question 3 (18–21) | 3124 |
| Question 4 (22–24) | 312 |
| Question 5 (25–27) | 142 |
| Question 6 (28–29) | 34 |
Listening (聴解)
| Section | Answer |
|---|
| Question 1 | 42234121 |
| Question 2 | 1421343 |
| Question 3 | 21312 |
| Question 4 | 13122213 |
When Will the Official JLPT Results Be Released?
The official JLPT July 2026 results are expected to be released around late
August 2026 on the official JLPT website.
Candidates should use the answer keys on this page only as a reference until the official scores become available.
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Disclaimer
The answer keys above are compiled from the memories of JLPT examinees and instructors shortly after the July 2026 examination.
Although we strive for accuracy, these answers are unofficial and should not be considered the official JLPT answer key.
This article will continue to be updated as additional information becomes available.
