JLPT N1

I just got my JLPT N1 certificate in the mail. The funny thing is that I'm still considering what I should do with it. I mean now that I have proof of my abilities to understand Japanese, how do I go about using it to make a difference in my life?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

You can't do shit with it. It's not a college fucking degree. It just shows that you're competent in the language.

i can help with getting into Todai but you'll need a higher level to understand the lectures.

>>3
There is no higher level than 1

>>4
But there is a theoretical higher level of understanding beyond what the JLPT tests for. People can pass tests and still not know dick about the subject.

>>5
Unfortunately, that "theoretical higher level of understanding" isn't under the constraints of language, skill of which is all that the JLPT measures.

>>6
yeah but getting your JLPT N1 doesn't mean you'll be able to do anything unless you have an actual degree. JLPT N1 is good in conjunction with an actual useful qualification.

>mfw 75% of my Jap class was made up of people who just wanted to "do something with Japanese" after university. It's fucking useless as a major.

>>4
>>6
What the fuck am I reading? Are you trying to suggest the N1 is an all-encompassing measure of Japanese competency and that no one could possibly be better at speaking modern Japanese than if they've received a certificate? The JLPT is a piece of shit retarded concept and is only functional at getting you through the door. Saying that some can speak practical Japanese because he passed the N1 is like saying anyone who gets a JD is a highly qualified lawyer. It's a test, among a million other entry tests in the world, and there's nothing about it that should lead you to believe it's worth a damn. Fuck, it's not even a good test, it doesn't test writing, composition, speaking, or critical thinking, all essential points of communication. You basically come out proving that you're a monkey who can read a bunch of runes, not necessarily that you can even hold a five minute conversation about fucking the girl you're talking to. Jesus. JLPT doesn't measure language competency, it measures how well-trained you are as someone who thinks he likes Japanese.

If you want a paper to validate your expertise, try getting kanken 2 or higher, or at least something practical like the BJT.  N1 is basically equivalent to a middle school level of understanding, highschool entrance examinations use the full joyo set.  Even with those fancy pieces of paper you'll still be outdone by the schmuck who accurately fansubbed his favorite japanese erotic game.