I’ve only taken the test in Tokyo. This time no one got in trouble but last time someone came back late (though we hadn’t started yet) and wasn’t allowed to finish his test. I think I remember someone else got a yellow card for continuing to write.
That sounds normal. I don’t mean to make it sound like you won’t get disciplined in Japan, just that if it was impossible to even shift in your chair without getting in trouble, I would have seen something like that by now.
I passed the n5! Just barely hah, I got a 81 and needed an 80 to pass. I think my kanji/vocab knowledge saved me (thanks Wanikani). I honestly didn’t expect to pass, I was traveling (in japan ironically) the two weeks before the test and didn’t have any time to study. It’s also surprising how little Japanese you need to speak to get around Japan as a tourist… Also I’m pregnant and took a nice long break when morning sickness was in full swing and I felt terrible.
My plan either way was testing for at least n4 next year, I’m hoping to get some studying in during my maternity leave and make some good progress. Would be really awesome if I could test for n3 but I don’t want to be too unrealistic hah.
You royally passed lol
Passed N3 
thanks to Wanikani and Anki. 110/180 (second attempt)
Thanks for the reply!
I’m a newbie here on the forum so I’ｍ not sure which bookclubs you’re talking about. xD If you’re part of one, could you link me to it? Thank you!
Sure 
They are all accumulated in this post:
You can check the books that are currently being scheduled and being read, based on the level of difficulty you are aiming for. There are samples of the books so you can check for yourself what would be suitable for you. Also, the threads of previously read books are good sources for explanations etc, and please feel free to ask questions there even for books that were read long ago - people are still monitoring the threads and will usually still answer.
But no need to do it over 
Amen to this. @mystcloud
I have a 5 year old and she goes to school now, so I can finally study for a few hours a day.
Anyway, the first few weeks I remember having no time for anything but baby stuff and sleep.
If the baby sleeps well during the day, you’ll have some time though. Provided they sleep well during the night too.
When you’re in the middle of it, time seems to go slowly. But then one day you wake up and it’s the first day for school and you’re all… where did the time go?
Enjoy!
Aiming for N2! I thinkt he jumo from N3 is going to be a bit hard, I just need to drill kanji and grammar like crazy I think.
Hehe this is my second so I’m well aware it’s going to be… difficult… but my husband will be home with me the entire time I’m on leave and toddler is staying in daycare. I’m hoping to fit in at least some wanikani while trapped on the couch holding a sleeping baby or while feeding them.
I recommend short bursts of study during baby downtime… use the auto wrap up script to do 10 reviews at a time - it’s great for filling small gaps in time, which I feel is best for “eating the whole elephant”. Enjoy this time… it passes immensely quickly - I’m about to send one out of the nest next fall, and another to follow just 2 years after.
Oh yeah, that tool is a lifesaver, I use it all the time to fit in quick sessions during my train commute. They do grow so fast, I can’t believe how big my toddler is already and it’s going to be really weird having a tiny baby again.
Yeah, we wanted to keep his normal routine as much as possible. Gives me more time to bond with the new baby too!
Random question for all of you who passed the JLPT outside of Japan: Did anyone receive their certificate yet?
Yes, I am aware their website states that they’ll be mailed out to local host institutions early February, I am just being curious…
Nope, not yet. I’m trying to wait patiently, but it’s hard.
Early February has come and gone, which makes me think it’s any day now.
Nope, not yet! I got an email from University of Edinburgh for me send them my address again in email this time, because the online form didn’t pick it up right (not local). That was a month ago, I think, before results came out. Since mine needs to be sent from UK to Netherlands, it might take a day or two longer for me, though.
Hmmm - I bet it’s gonna show up sometime this week. But at least I now get to look for something nice between all those bills and stuff when opening my mailbox…
