STBJ (Standard Test for Business Japanese)
About this exam
A score-based test of Japanese used in business settings, held six times a year (Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct/Dec).
Recognition & use Accepted at BJ4 or above as proof of Japanese ability for admission to Japanese-language institutions.
Residence statuses this exam can support
A STBJ (Standard Test for Business Japanese) result can be used toward the Japanese-language requirement for the following residence statuses. Levels shown are guidelines and vary by institution and job.
- Study abroad — Enrol at a Japanese-language institutionBJ4 or above
STBJ (Standard Test for Business Japanese) BJ4 or above
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| BJ4 | — | — |
Upcoming sessions
| Session | Registration | Exam date | Results | Countries & venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 81 (China / Sri Lanka / Pakistan / Myanmar / Hong Kong) | — – — | Oct 18, 2026 | — | China ／ Myanmar ／ Sri Lanka +2 more countries/regions |
| Round 81 (Vietnam) | — – — | Oct 25, 2026 | — | Vietnam |
| Round 82 | — – — | Dec 13, 2026 | — | China ／ Vietnam ／ Myanmar +3 more countries/regions |
Main countries: China ・ Vietnam ・ Myanmar and others (varies by session)。 Per-session countries and venues are in the table above.Cross-exam calendar →
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