I’m going for N4!
I passed N5 in December, 2023, but failed N4 in December 2024.
I got an A in all sections, but I didn’t get enough overall points.
2024 was an intense year because of parenting, work, and Japanese studies, so I’d decided to make 2025 a slow year.
I kept up my reviews, but I decreased the number of new SRS cards to near-zero, but instead I focussed more on reading, which was a nice change of pace.
Now, everything under level 13 on Learn Natively feels easy, which has been an amazing achievement.
I feel that I’ve solidified my knowledge, but not extended it, so I’m still concerned that I won’t make N4 in December.
Vocabulary is still my biggest hurdle.
I wish you all the best in your studies and the test to come.