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If moving within the same field, the exam itself is waived.","(If changing fields or not completing (ii)) Pass JLPT at N4 or above",{"purpose_key":161,"role":23,"min_score":7,"score_basis":7,"title":162,"level_note":163,"fit_note":164,"requirement_text":165,"is_conditional":27},"gijinkoku","Get a job under Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services","N2 or above","N2 is the most widely accepted proof.","JLPT N2 or above (treated as CEFR B2-equivalent)",{"purpose_key":167,"role":23,"min_score":7,"score_basis":7,"title":168,"level_note":163,"fit_note":169,"requirement_text":170,"is_conditional":27},"keiei-kanri","Obtain the Business Manager status of residence","The most common proof treated as B2-equivalent.","JLPT N2 or above (B2-equivalent on the Reference Framework for Japanese Language Education)",{"purpose_key":172,"role":23,"min_score":7,"score_basis":7,"title":173,"level_note":40,"fit_note":174,"requirement_text":42,"is_conditional":27},"study-language","Study abroad — Enrol at a Japanese-language institution","The most recognised. Continuous to N3・N2 in the same system. Twice a year.",{"purpose_key":176,"role":23,"min_score":7,"score_basis":7,"title":177,"level_note":178,"fit_note":179,"requirement_text":180,"is_conditional":27},"study-university","Study abroad — Vocational and specialised training schools","N1・N2","Meets item (a) of the notice. Accepted by many vocational schools.","Pass JLPT N1 or N2",1789288797048]