How long does it take to reach JLPT N4?

Hey everyone,

I studied Japanese from 2021 to 2023, then stopped for a while. I just started again about a week ago.

Right now, I know Hiragana and some vocabulary (maybe 100+ words), so I’m not a complete beginner.

I’m thinking about taking the JLPT, but I’m not sure whether to go for N5 or N4.

I have about 8 months until December, and I can study around 1–2 hours daily.

Do you think it’s realistic to aim for N4? Or should I focus on N5 first?

by Heavy-Window441