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BJT Vocabulary Lists & Business Japanese Test Preparation Guide

The BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test measures how well you use Japanese at work. Learn the words that matter — office basics, email and keigo, meetings, customers, HR, IT, marketing, logistics and business news — with kanji, hiragana, romaji and real example sentences.

16word lists
1,600business words
9,600example sentences

BJT Vocabulary Lists

Part 1

Office & Company Basics

Learn essential office and company-related BJT vocabulary, including departments, roles, and workplace basics.

  • Company & Organization
  • People & Roles
  • Office Basics
100 words 600 examples
Part 2

Daily Work & Task-Related Words

Study common BJT words used for daily work, task handling, workflow, and office responsibilities.

  • Work Actions
  • Task Handling
  • Workflow / Process
  • Work Environment / General
100 words 600 examples
Part 3

Communication & Office Conversation

Master useful BJT vocabulary for workplace communication, office conversations, and common interaction patterns.

  • Polite Office Expressions
  • Conversation Basics
  • Telephone & Discussion Terms
  • Response, Opinion & Negotiation
100 words 600 examples
Part 4

Email & Polite Expressions

Build strong BJT email vocabulary and polite business expressions commonly used in Japanese workplaces.

  • Email Opening Expressions
  • Email Request / Confirmation Expressions
  • Polite Workplace Expressions
  • Closing / Apology / Gratitude Expressions
100 words 600 examples
Part 5

Documents & Office Work Terms

Learn BJT words related to office documents, paperwork, files, and daily desk work.

  • Document Types
  • Document Content & Structure
  • Office Work & Filing Terms
  • Forms, Approval & Submission Terms
100 words 600 examples
Part 6

Time, Schedule & Deadlines

Study BJT vocabulary for time management, schedules, appointments, and deadlines.

  • Time & Date Basics
  • Schedule & Planning
  • Deadlines & Progress Timing
  • Business Time Expressions
100 words 600 examples
Part 7

Money, Sales & Contracts

Understand core BJT terms related to money, sales, business transactions, and contracts.

  • Money & Pricing Basics
  • Sales & Revenue Terms
  • Billing & Payment Terms
  • Contract & Agreement Terms
100 words 600 examples
Part 8

Meetings, Discussions & Decisions

Practice important BJT words used in meetings, discussions, presentations, and decision-making.

  • Meeting Basics
  • Participation & Roles
  • Discussion & Opinions
  • Agreement & Disagreement
100 words 600 examples
Part 9

Customer Service & Client Communication

Learn practical BJT vocabulary for customer support, client communication, and service situations.

  • Customer & Client Basics
  • Service & Support Expressions
  • Requests & Responses
  • Complaints & Problem Handling
100 words 600 examples
Part 10

Top 100 BJT Business Japanese Verbs You Must Know

Memorize essential business verbs frequently used in the BJT exam and real workplace Japanese.

  • Core Work Verbs
  • Communication Verbs
  • Task / Document Verbs
  • Management / Decision Verbs
100 words 600 examples
Part 11

Honorific & Humble Business Expressions

Master BJT keigo: sonkeigo and kenjougo verbs, polite address terms, cushion words and set business phrases.

  • Honorific Verbs (Sonkeigo)
  • Humble Verbs (Kenjougo)
  • Polite Nouns & Address Terms
  • Cushion Words (Kusshon Kotoba)
100 words 600 examples
Part 12

HR, Recruitment & Employment

Learn BJT vocabulary for job hunting, employment contracts, salary and benefits, training, transfers and leaving a company.

  • Job Hunting & Recruitment
  • Employment Types & Contracts
  • Pay, Benefits & Insurance
  • Career, Training & Evaluation
100 words 600 examples
Part 13

Marketing, Sales Strategy & Planning

Study BJT terms for market research, product development, advertising, sales activities and business strategy.

  • Market & Research
  • Products & Development
  • Promotion & Advertising
  • Sales Activities
100 words 600 examples
Part 14

IT, Systems & Online Work

Learn BJT vocabulary for computers, data, network security, online meetings, remote work and business systems.

  • Computers & Devices
  • Software, Data & Files
  • Network & Security
  • Online Meetings & Remote Work
100 words 600 examples
Part 15

Manufacturing, Logistics & Inventory

Understand BJT terms for factories, quality control, purchasing, inventory, warehouses, shipping and delivery.

  • Production & Factory
  • Quality Control
  • Purchasing & Suppliers
  • Inventory & Warehouse
100 words 600 examples
Part 16

Economy, Finance & Business News

Read Japanese business news with confidence: BJT vocabulary for the economy, markets, company results, industry and policy.

  • Economy & Business Climate
  • Markets & Investment
  • Corporate Finance & Results
  • Industry & Companies in the News
100 words 600 examples

How to Study BJT Vocabulary

  1. 1

    Pick one topic

    Start with workplace basics, then move to email, keigo and meetings — the areas the BJT tests most.

  2. 2

    Open every word

    Tap the icon to read the meaning, usage notes, common mix-ups and 6 example sentences.

  3. 3

    Test yourself

    Hide hiragana, romaji or English in the examples, read the Japanese aloud, and use 🔊 to check pronunciation.

BJT FAQ

What is the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test?

The BJT (BJTビジネス日本語能力テスト) measures how well you can communicate in Japanese in real business situations, such as reading emails and documents, listening to meetings and phone calls, and choosing the right level of politeness. It is run by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation and is taken on a computer at test centres.

How is the BJT scored?

There is no pass or fail. Your score is between 0 and 800 points, and it is shown as one of six levels from J5 (lowest) to J1+ (highest).

How should I use these BJT vocabulary lists?

Study one list at a time. Read the kanji, hiragana and romaji, then tap the info icon to see what each word means, how it is used, common mix-ups and six example sentences. Hide the hiragana, romaji or English in the example window to test yourself.

Are these BJT word lists free?

Yes. All 16 lists, every example sentence and every explanation are free to use, with no sign-up required.