| J-CAT | Proficiency Level | JLPT 日本語能力試験 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| -100 | Basic | しょきゅう | Level 4 |
| 100-150 | Pre-Intermediate | ちゅうきゅう ぜんはん | Level 3 |
| 150-200 | Intermediate | ちゅうきゅう | |
| 200-250 | Intermediate-High | ちゅうきゅう こうはん | Level 2 |
| 250-300 | Pre-Advanced | じょうきゅう ぜんはん | Level 1 |
| 300-350 | Advanced | じょうきゅう | |
| 350- | Near Native | にほんご ぼご わしゃ そうとう | |