Author's Note
Introduction to JLPT
Features and structure of this book
Study Plan

1st period language knowledge characters and vocabulary
Problem 1: Reading Chinese Characters
Problem 2 Contextualization
Problem 3: Significant Expressions
Problem 4 Usage
Field test

1st period language knowledge grammar
Problem 5: Judging Grammatical Form
Problem 6: Create a sentence
Problem 7 Grammar of the passage
Field test

1st period reading
Problem 8: Understanding the Content (Short Text)
Problem 9: Understanding the Content (Chinese)
Problem 10: Understanding the Content (Long)
Problem 11: Integrated Understanding (Comparative Sentence)
Problem 12: Understanding the Argument (Long)
Problem 13 Information Retrieval
Field test

2nd period listening
Problem 1 Understanding the Assignment
Understanding Problem 2 Points
Problem 3 Overview Understanding
Question 4 Immediate Response
Problem 5: Integrated Understanding
Field test

Practice exam
1st mock exam
2nd mock exam
3rd mock exam

Separate Answers and Explanations

supplement
■ Various versions of MP3 audio source
ㆍ Free videos and PDFs of N1 essential vocabulary and grammar
ㆍ4 mock exams (3 included in the textbook + 1 provided online)
ㆍFree explanation lecture for one mock exam
Listening Workbook PDF

★ Structure and features of this book

① Perfect preparation for the JLPT through analysis of 16 years of test data!
We thoroughly analyzed the exam trends from 2010 to 2025 and presented them so that you can grasp the frequently asked question types, topics, and questions at a glance.
We provide past exam questions identical to the exam format, so you can easily understand the techniques for solving problems quickly and accurately.

② Reflection of vocabulary and grammar with high test rates!
We've organized the vocabulary and grammar used in the past 16 years by year, and clearly marked them by importance so you can see the priority at a glance.
Additionally, we provide predicted vocabulary and grammar that are likely to appear on the test, allowing you to prepare for the test more effectively.


③ Final check before the exam with actual tests and mock exams!
We've included a large number of practice test questions to help you become familiar with the exam format, and we've set a time limit for each test to help you develop a realistic feel for the actual exam.
Additionally, you can take a total of four mock exams, including three included in the textbook and one provided online, to conduct a final review right before the exam.
The first mock exam also includes a free explanation lecture directly from the author, helping you further enhance your understanding.

④ Achieve passing in a short period of time with strategic explanations that show the correct answer!
We provide detailed explanations that enhance learning comprehension along with accurate interpretations.
It helps you reduce mistakes and solidify your understanding of concepts by thoroughly explaining not only the correct answers but also the reasons for incorrect answers. It also provides JLPT problem-solving strategies, so you can acquire test-taking know-how.
For your convenience, the problems and their explanations are arranged symmetrically to improve readability, and the vocabulary used in all problems is organized in detail.

⑤ Customized supplementary materials provided for the JLPT!
By providing a listening workbook, you can not only build a solid foundation, but also naturally learn keywords that frequently appear on exams through repeated study.
You can also further improve your listening skills with various audio sources, including MP3, double-speed version, and test center noise version, which are the same speed as the actual exam. In addition, we provide free videos of vocabulary and grammar from previous exams from 2010 to 2025, so you can study efficiently on the go or in your spare time.

Special Appendix

■ Various versions of MP3 audio source
You can effectively improve your listening skills with various versions of MP3 audio sources, including MP3 versions that are identical to the actual exam speed, double-speed versions that improve your listening skills, and versions that simulate actual exam-level noises.

■ N1 Essential Vocabulary? Essential Grammar Free Videos and PDFs
We provide 2,489 essential vocabulary words and 267 essential grammar words frequently tested on the JLPT N1 exam in video and PDF format.
By watching, listening, and reading along anytime, anywhere, you can naturally learn vocabulary and grammar and fully prepare for the exam.

■ 4 mock exams (3 included in the textbook + 1 provided online)
We provide four mock exams (three included in the textbook + one available online) with the same structure and difficulty as the actual exam, allowing you to develop a sense of the actual exam.

■ Free explanation lecture for one mock exam
We provide free video lectures directly from the author for one mock exam.
This lecture, written by an author who personally created and analyzed the questions, accurately points out the key points of the questions, making it possible to achieve a high score in a short period of time.

■ Listening Workbook PDF
We provide a workbook PDF that allows you to intensively listen to and practice key keywords frequently tested in the listening section.
By listening to audio and repeatedly writing down the words, you can solidify your listening comprehension skills.