TOPJ 上級B (Advanced B) — Level Guide & CEFR
The official level description and CEFR level for TOPJ (Test of Practical Japanese) 上級B, and the residence statuses you can use 上級B for.
How the level is certified
The official information gives no figures for the passing criteria (such as a passing score), so they are not shown here. Please check the official website. Official site ↗
上級B level summary
"Can express own ideas logically and clearly and move a discussion forward at academic conferences, study groups or workplace meetings. In business, handles written exchanges such as email and fax without errors, and can reply and exchange views appropriately. Understands advanced texts related to own field or work and can share their content with others." (reference translation)
CEFR correspondence
- Certified 上級BC1
Residence statuses you can use 上級B for
We compared the Japanese-language requirement of each residence status with 上級B.
Test fee
- Japan
In Japan; same for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced¥5,800
Same for all levels. For other countries, check with the local test organizer.
FAQ
Does 上級B meet the requirement for "Study abroad — Enrol at a Japanese-language institution"?
Source: TOPJ (Test of Practical Japanese) official website (results & passing criteria) ・ "N1-N5: Summary of Linguistic Competence" ・ Last checked: 2026-10-02