JLPT December 2009 results are out !! I have cleared JLPT Level 1

The JLPT December 2009 results are out !! I have cleared JLPT level 1, but with the minimum passing marks available !! :)

I got 280/400 = 70% which is in fact the passing percentage criteria for JLPT Level 1.
I got 72/100 marks in Vocabulary, 67/100 marks in Listening and 141/200 marks in Reading and grammar.

Even though I got perfect 70%, I am not sad or disappointed. Considering the time available for me from my daily routine and job, I tried my level best and gave my best shot.

One more interesting point to consider is that I passed JLPT level 1 in 3 years from the point I started learning Japanese language. This in itself is a good feat considering that people take minimum 4 years to get upto that level. This is in Indian context not sure about the condition in other countries.

Even though I have passed JLPT Level 1, I know that I have some weak areas and some strong areas to think about.
First the strong areas:
1. Good at IT related Japanese language
2. Good at Business Japanese.
3. Good at recognizing Kanji and words.
4. Good at analysing graphs, tables, IT business related content.

The weak areas:
As I learnt most of the Japanese language on my own, there are many weak areas if I compare myself with other students who have gone through the traditional run of the mill.
1. Weak at Giseigo, gitaigo. (Onomatopoeia and other similar words in Japanese)
2. Weak at adverbs. (Words without Kanjis)
3. Relatively weak at culture, traditional aspects of Japanese language(taught at universities)

From now on, I plan to concentrate on my weak areas and try to maintain the aspects of my Japanese language where I am good.
For the time being, I need some rest after the hectic schedule which I had for the entire year balancing my job, its deadlines, my Japanese language classes, assignments, etc.

I hope and I am confident that I will surely crack this exam with good marks next time !!