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The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

  • 全科目攻略!JLPT日本語能力試験ベスト総合問題集N1
  • 全科目攻略!JLPT日本語能力試験ベスト総合問題集N2
  • 全科目攻略!JLPT日本語能力試験ベスト総合問題集N3
  • 全科目攻略!JLPT日本語能力試験ベスト総合問題集N4
  • 全科目攻略!JLPT日本語能力試験ベスト総合問題集N5
  • 1This one book covers all JLPT sections!

    This book has three parts: Language Knowledge, Reading, and Listening, and contains five practice tests with questions presented in the same format as those on the actual JLPT. No need to buy multiple study guides for each section, you will find everything you need to prepare for the JLPT in this one book. You can practice as much as you need to before taking the real test.

  • 2Boost your confidence, even if it is your first time taking the JLPT!

    The Examples and Guide pages offer tips on how to answer questions with examples in an easy-to-understand manner. If you are studying for the JLPT for the first time, reading these pages and grasping the characteristics of each test section will help you study with confidence. (For levels N4 and N5, you can download PDFs of the full text of the Examples and Guide pages translated into English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian.)

  • 3Make study plans with ease!

    This book is structured so that you can complete studying for levels N1, N2, and N3 in 12 weeks, and levels N4 and N5 in 9 weeks, allowing you to study in a systematic manner.

  • 4Includes multilingual translation!

    You can download the answers and explanations with multilingual translations that include detailed explanations for each question from The Japan Times BOOK CLUB. (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian translations are available)

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I was studying for the N2, but I thought it was important to get used to the format of the test questions in order to pass, so I had been looking for a workbook with lots of practice questions. That’s when a teacher at my Japanese language school told me about these practice question books. These books contain five tests worth of practice questions, so I was able to completely prepare for the exam with just this one book, which I was really happy about. What’s more, their prices are reasonable, which is great. Also, the explanations in the Examples and Guide pages included a lot of tips on how to answer the questions that Japanese language school teachers don't teach, which was really helpful. Thanks to this, I was able to learn the tricks of how to answer listening comprehension questions, which had been my weak point, and listening comprehension ultimately became my specialty. I'm going to try the N1 next time, and of course, I'm planning on using the The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1 to study.

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  • The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1

    Kyoko Igarashi, Manaka Sato, Mikako Kanazawa, Mai Sugiyama, Arisa Uemura (Author)

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  • The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N2

    Kyoko Igarashi, Manaka Sato, Mikako Kanazawa, Mai Sugiyama, Arisa Uemura (Author)

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    978-4-7890-1782-4

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  • The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N3

    Kyoko Igarashi, Mikako Kanazawa, Mai Sugiyama, (Author)

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  • The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N4

    Kyoko Igarashi, Mikako Kanazawa, Mai Sugiyama, (Author)

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  • The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N5

    Kyoko Igarashi, Mikako Kanazawa, Mai Sugiyama, (Author)

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The Best Vocabulary Builder
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Proficiency Test

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  • JRPTN3日本語能力試験ベスト単語合格2100
  • JRPTN4日本語能力試験ベスト単語合格1200
  • 1Learn vocabulary in a way that’s fun and easy to maintain!

    With these vocabulary books, you can learn while reading example sentences (mini stories). Sentences are created by combining words frequently used based on conversational data from actual Japanese native speakers. You’ll find plenty of everyday phrases and example sentences that make you laugh, making for an enjoyable and timeless way to learn vocabulary. Even if you have had trouble maintaining your study of vocabulary in the past, this book will be sure to help you keep learning.

  • 2Master reading comprehension!

    Mini stories are not short sentences, but instead contain enough sentences to offer a bit of a challenge. In addition to vocabulary, you can also improve your reading comprehension, allowing you to gain more practical Japanese language skills. Mini stories also come with translations in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese, so you can check the meanings right away.

  • 3Audio is available for both smartphones and PCs!

    Audio files are available on YouTube, through our smartphone app, and as MP3 files. You can study vocabulary anywhere; at home, at school, or on the train.

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    • JRPTN4日本語能力試験ベスト単語合格1200
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  • The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1

    The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1

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  • The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N2

    Wadaibetsu Koopasu Kenkyuukai (Author)

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  • The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N3

    Naoki Nakamata (Editor/Author), Eri Kato, Yukiko Koguchi, Madoka Konishi, Hajime Tateishi (Author)

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    978-4-7890-1797-8

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  • The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N4

    Fumiko Hayashi (Author)

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    The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N5

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Practice just like you are taking the real test with these!

The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

  • JLPT日本語能力試験 ベスト模試 N1
  • JLPT日本語能力試験 ベスト模試 N2
  • JLPT日本語能力試験 ベスト模試 N3
  • JLPT日本語能力試験 ベスト模試 N4
  • JLPT日本語能力試験 ベスト模試 N5
  • 1High-quality questions made by experienced instructors!

    These are practice tests created by teachers who have been active on the front lines of Japanese language education based on their many years of teaching experience. The questions are as close as possible to the real test, so you will certainly develop the skills you need to pass. This book contains three mock exams with plenty of content.

  • 2Practice just like you are taking the real test with the detachable question booklets!

    The practice tests included in these books are in booklets similar to the actual JLPT test, and can be removed and used one at a time. By creating an environment that resembles that of the real test, you will be able to work on the practice tests with the same sense of pressure.

  • 3Gain real Japanese language skills with in-depth explanations!

    The explanations tell you not only how to answer the questions, but also have information like synonyms, antonyms, related grammatical topics, and other things much like a reference book. Develop real Japanese language skills while preparing to pass the JLPT.

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  • The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1

    Intercultural Institute of Japan: Yumiko Tsutsui, Reiko Ohmura, Hiroshi Numata (Author)

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  • The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N2

    Intercultural Institute of Japan: Yumiko Tsutsui, Reiko Ohmura, Hiroshi Numata (Author)

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  • The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N3

    Intercultural Institute of Japan: Yumiko Tsutsui, Reiko Ohmura, Hiroshi Numata (Author)

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  • The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N4

    Intercultural Institute of Japan: Yumiko Tsutsui, Reiko Ohmura, Hiroshi Numata (Author)

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  • The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N5

    Intercultural Institute of Japan: Yumiko Tsutsui, Reiko Ohmura, Hiroshi Numata (Author)

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