

Understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances.
Have good command of at least 12000 words and phrases in hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji.
Read writings with logical complexity as well as abstract writings on a variety of topics, such as newspaper editorials and critiques, and comprehend their structures and contents.
Read written materials with profound contents on various topics and follow their narratives as well as understand the intent of the writers comprehensively.
Comprehend orally presented materials such as coherent conversations, news reports, and lectures, spoken at natural speed in a broad variety of settings, and be able to follow their ideas and comprehend their contents.