If you are aiming for the JLPT N4, you need to make up for your weaknesses and become comfortable with the exam. Since it is an exam, it is also necessary to analyze the trends well and study efficiently.
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In this article, we have compiled a list of books for passing N4 by importance, time of study and field of study. Let’s study according to your weak areas.
Table of contents
Official Collection of Questions
Jlpt N4 Japanese Lauguage Proficiency Test Official Book Trial Examination Questions
- Study start time : 1~2 months before
- Field : ALL
If you decide to take the exam, first try the samle questions on the officeial page. Then practice the areas of weakness listed below.
This Official Question Book contains questions from past actual exams for one exam. This book is the only official book by the Japan Foundation.The most important thing is to understand the structure of the questions well. This is not about doing a lot of questions.Time it, concentrate on it, and make it like a real exam. Do not look at the answers or look up the parts you do not understand during the exam. Conduct the test before the real test to know your own ability.
Vocabulary practice book
- Study start time : 6 months before
The approximate vocabulary number for N4 is approximately 1,500. This includes, of course, the 800 vocabulary words used in N5; review the N5 vocabulary as well.Vocabulary should be studied on a daily basis, not just at the last minute, as N4 questions often focus on vocabulary related to daily life and school. Vocabulary questions are also the easiest place to get marks, so make sure you are perfect and prepared.
KIRARI☆NIHONGO（きらり☆日本語)
※This book is available only on Amazon.jp. Please check shipping costs.
I highly recommend KIRARI☆NIHONGO（きらり☆日本語). Each topic has a picture and word spread. You can learn to associate various words with each other. It also includes exercises and JLPT-style practice questions. It is very useful for everyday study and review.
1000 Essential Vocabulary for the JLPT N4（N4 単語1000)
1500 JAPANESE VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE JLPT LEVEL 4
1500 Essential Vocabulary for the JLPT is convenient to carry around. You can use the red sheets to memorize the information during your commute to work, etc. You can also download audio from the official webiste, so you can learn with your eyes and ears. The audio is also divided by field, so you can learn by association.
Kanji practice book
- Study start time : 6 months before
As with vocabulary, you will not be ready for Kanji if you study it right before the exam. We urge you to start practicing on the day you decide you want to take the test.
In N4, you will be asked to choose from approximately 300 kanji.workbook. N5 was 100 words, so you can see that 300 words is a lot of preparation.But No worries. There will be no written questions. You will be asked to choose from similar kanji or to choose the reading of a kanji, so please practice carefully and pay attention to the shape of the kanji.
Comprehensive Exercise Textbook
- Study start time : 2 months before
NIHONGO SO-MATOME N4 (GRAMMAR, READING, LISTENING)
The book is structured in a very systematic way. It is also well analyzed and will help you pass the exam.The course is designed to be 4 weeks long, so you can start 2 months in advance and spend the rest of the time reviewing and trying out practice problems.
What I like about this book is that the grammar is broken down into units. The book is organized by hard-to-understand particles and expressions, so it can be used for review outside of exams as well.
Lastly…
In addition to these, there are also a variety of other question books in different areas. It is a good idea to review grammar items that you are particularly weak in with your regular comprehensive textbook or with your teacher. Use the JLPT as an opportunity to review for all and push up your Japanese language skills.
Wishing you the best!
I have read your article. It is useful information! Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the comment! Good luck with your studies for the exam.
ありがとう! かおり先生。