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New Japanese Syllabus for Class 9 (CBSE)
Students of Class 9 should refer to this CBSE NCERT syllabus to identify scoring chapters and topic-wise weightage. We also recommend practicing our Class 9 MCQs and Sample Papers which are based on this updated Japanese syllabus.
Class 9 Japanese CBSE Updated Curriculum (2026-27)
JAPANESE (CODE: 094)
Class-IX – 2023-24
Time: 3 hrs. Marks: 80
A) Reading Comprehension Section: 20marks
A:1 Reading comprehension of the short passages/ conversations/ stories related to Syllabus Lesson 1-12 (unseen passages-4-5, MCQ)
Short answer questions 10x1 10 marks
MCQ (True or false/odd one out/ match the following 10x½ 05 marks
Fill in the blanks) 10x½ 05 marks
B) Writing Section: 20marks
Simple paragraph/essay writing on the topics My Teacher, My Friend, My School, Watashino ichinichi, Watashino shuumatsu, Watashino uchi in about 350 characters.
(Any 3/4for final exam).
Letter to your grandfather talking about your Japanese language studies
Letter to a friend inviting him or her to your city/country in about 300-350 characters.
Letter by the friend thanking him or her for hosting him to his city/country in about 300-350 characters.
Complete dialogues, written passages (choice words, incomplete passages/ conversations to be given related to kaiwa in syllabus).
Criteria assessment of the writing section:
Marks for Logical cohesion and construction Marks for use of correct grammar and vocabulary– (excellent/very good/good/limited/ poor) No marks to be deducted for spelling mistakes.
C) Grammar Section: 20marks
Based on the prescribed textbook (Lessons 1-12)
All particle, counters, verbs conjunctions, demonstrative pronouns, place, adverb,
idioms and vocabulary, animate, inanimate, verb conjugations, tenses, verb meanings, giving/recieving, adjectives, question words, comparisons.
D) Script KANJI 20 marks
1st5 chapters of NIHONGO CHALLENGE BOOK (kanji 1-50 N 5)
Must be able to read and write all kotoba listed in the book with the kanjis
Prescribed textbook: MinnanoNihongoIndianedition1-1: textbook cum work book, grammar notes, audio CD-published by GOYAL PUBLISHERS – in india – 2nd edition 2018. Textbook Lessons 1-12AND NIHONGO CHALLENGE KANJI BOOK

CBSE Class 9 Japanese Syllabus: Class 9 Japanese Curriculum Guidelines
Latest Curriculum for Class 9 Japanese
Explore the structured curriculum for Class 9 Japanese mandated by the CBSE. Adhering to the 2026 syllabus ensures students focus exclusively on relevant, high-yield topics without wasting time on outdated material.
Chapter-wise Weightage for Japanese
The Class 9 Japanese syllabus provides a detailed breakdown of chapter-wise mark weightages and internal assessment guidelines. Aligning your daily revision with these structured parameters helps maximize your final score potential.
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The latest CBSE Class 9 Japanese Syllabus is available for free access on StudiesToday.com. This curriculum is from CBSE and is fully updated for the 2026-27 academic session.
Yes, our CBSE Class 9 Japanese Syllabus is as per latest rationalized guidelines issued by CBSE. All deleted chapters and non-evaluative topics are clearly marked so Class 9 students focus only on the required 2026 exam content.
Yes, CBSE Class 9 Japanese Syllabus provided here includes a comprehensive marking scheme and weightage for different units. It shows 50% weightage given to Competency-Based Questions as per the latest CBSE 2026 assessment guidelines.
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