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Mongols are a people with a nomadic culture that has been passed down from ancient times to the present. This is what distinguishes us from other nations. We can learn about the characteristics of the economy of any nation, its daily life experience, history, culture, social institutions, and customs from its traditional national words. In this article, we will discuss the characteristics of translating Mongolian horse names and breeds into Japanese by Mongolians who are nomadic herders. These words are part of the national vocabulary of the Mongolians, and the aim is to study some horse names in Mongolian and Japanese side by side, observe similarities and differences, and clarify the characteristics of how to translate Mongolian horse names into Japanese.
This research paper is a study based on the statistical data of examinees who took the Japanese language NAT-TEST exam that was conducted 33 times between 2019 and 2024. Japanese language NAT-TEST is an internationally recognized proficiency test for non-native speakers of Japanese, and this study examines the number of examinees and the success rates during this period in Mongolia. Results of the study revealed that the largest number of people took the NAT-TEST exam in 2019 and the number of examinees decreased sharply due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the exam success rate also decreased in 2020. However, starting in 2021, the number of test takers gradually increased, reaching its highest level in 2023, with a pass rate of 50.7%. However, despite a decrease in the total number of examinees in 2024, the success rate remained relatively stable, which may be due to improved teaching methods and increased student preparation. This study highlights the importance of NAT-TEST and provides a basis for developing policy recommendations aimed at improving the quality of Japanese language teaching and the effectiveness of test preparation in Mongolia.
