All About the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
Structure and Use of This Book
How to use the special appendix 200%
D-30 study plan from now on
Learning Roadmap
Just know this before you go
- Japanese grammar table & part-of-speech usage table
Grammar questions by year
- JLPT N5 Grammar by Year
- JLPT N4 Grammar by Year

PART 1 Language Knowledge Grammar

Day 01: Understanding Sentence Structure: Particles 1
Day 02: Understanding Sentence Structure: Particles 2
Day 03: The Key to Understanding the Content: Nouns
Day 04: Knowing the Differences Between "i-Adjectives and Na-Adjectives"
Day 05 Verbs in Various Uses
Day 06: 'Essential Grammar 1', which is guaranteed to appear on the exam
Day 07: 'Essential Grammar 2', which is guaranteed to appear on the exam
Day 08: 'Essential Grammar 3', which is guaranteed to appear on the exam
Day 09: Essential Grammar 4, which is guaranteed to appear on the exam
Day 10: 'Hit Grammar 1' to Improve Your Score
Day 11: 'Hit Grammar 2' to Improve Your Score
Day 12: 'Hit Grammar 3' to Improve Your Score
Day 13: 'Hit Grammar 4' to Improve Your Score
Day 14: 'Hit Grammar 5' to Improve Your Score

PART2 Language Knowledge: Characters and Vocabulary

Day 15: Essential Vocabulary 1
Day 16: Essential Vocabulary 2
Day 17: 'N5 Kanji Reading & Writing': From Pronunciation to Writing
Day 18: Understanding Context: N5 Context Rules
Day 19: Finding Similar Expressions with 'N5 Similar Expressions'
Day 20: 'N4 Chinese Character Reading & Writing' - From Pronunciation to Writing
Day 21: Understanding Context: "N4 Context Rules"
Day 22: Finding Similar Expressions with N4 Similar Expressions
Day 23: Finding the Correct Use of Vocabulary: 'N4 Usage'

PART3 Reading

Day 24: Reading a short passage and finding the answer: 'Content Understanding 1'
Day 25: Reading Chinese texts and finding the answers: 'Content Understanding 2'
Day 26: 'Information Search': Analyzing Information Texts

PART4 Cheonghae

Day 27: Understanding the Task: Finding What to Do Next
Day 28: Understanding Key Points
Day 29: Look at the picture and find the words that follow it. 'Speech Expression'
Day 30: 'Immediate Response': Finding Answers to the Other Person's Comments

supplement

JLPT N5 Practice Test
JLPT N4 Practice Test

★ Features of this book

① JLPT Starter is also ‘easy’, ‘light’, and ‘fast’!

From beginners who are just starting out with the JLPT to learners who want to quickly review N4 and N5 content before preparing for the JLPT N3 exam, this book contains the core JLPT strategies for easy, light, and fast learning.
With detailed explanations and commentary, you can easily master the basic concepts of the JLPT on your own in just 4 weeks.

② Type analysis ▶ Concept organization ▶ Mock tests by area ▶ Practical mock tests for a perfect result!

The learning content is systematically organized, from analysis of each field's types to basic concept organization, mock tests for each field, and one mock test for each of N4 and N5.
You can fully understand the core content through explanations of basic concepts and examples, and prepare for the exam more thoroughly by solving mock exams by section and actual exams that are structured identically to the actual exam.


③ Analyze actual past exam questions and select only the content that frequently appears on the exam to ensure accuracy!

We have completely analyzed the trends and difficulty levels of the past 15 years of JLPT N4 and N5 exams.
High-frequency grammar expressions and vocabulary that frequently appear on exams are marked with the number of times they appeared and the year they appeared, allowing you to prepare more strategically for the exam. You can also develop a sense of the actual exam with carefully selected, actual questions from previous exams.

④ From key exam tips to frequently missed points, make sure you don't miss anything!

Detailed explanations of basic concepts are essential! We've provided problem-solving strategies and tips for each type of problem, making it easy to apply to real-world problems. We've also highlighted common exam mistakes with "Caution" tags, ensuring you'll be prepared without missing anything.


⑤ Achieve your goals in a short period of time with customized supplementary materials for the JLPT!

You can efficiently solidify basic Japanese concepts through Japanese grammar tables, part-of-speech usage tables, and year-by-year grammar tables.
Additionally, you can perfectly prepare for the actual exam through speed-based and test-room noise versions of audio sources and N4 hit and review special lecture videos. You can also achieve your goals in a short period of time through repeated training through word memorization videos, past exam vocabulary PDFs, and listening and dictation PDFs that can be viewed anytime, anywhere.

★ Structure and Use of This Book

① Understanding the exam trends and question types

Understand the types of questions and trends in questions for each part.
You can strategically approach each problem by checking the solution through examples presented in the format of an actual exam.

② Learning basic concepts and key strategies

By differentiating the explanation method according to the characteristics of each field, you can solidify the basic concepts.
You can also learn about confusing or easily missed content in the 'Caution' corner to better prepare for the exam.

③ Field-specific mock exams

You can train with the same structure as the actual exam by presenting past exam questions at the end of each day.
You can review while solving problems and supplement any areas you are lacking.

④ Final mock exam

We provide one mock JLPT N4 and N5 exam, each identical to the actual exam, so you can check out how the exam will be conducted in advance.

Free Special Supplement

■ MP3 audio source

We provide native speaker MP3 audio files for the listening part.
The mock exam listening section audio source provides audio at different speeds and a version with test room noise, allowing you to practice as if you were taking the actual exam.

■ N4 Hit Special Lecture/Review Special Lecture Video

Through JLPT targeted lectures and review lecture videos, you can accurately understand the actual exam question trends and strategically prepare for the exam.

■ N4·N5 Vocabulary Memorization Video

You can memorize vocabulary that frequently appears on JLPT N4 and N5 by watching the video repeatedly.
The vocabulary presented in the video is provided as a PDF file so you can study it while watching it.

■ N4·N5 Vocabulary

We've compiled the content you learned through the vocabulary memorization video into a PDF file so you can memorize it anytime, anywhere.
We also provide the previous year of the exam so you can see how often each word appears.

■ Grammar questions by year

You can quickly check the grammar frequently tested on the exam through the grammar questions by year.


■ Japanese Grammar Table and Part-of-Speech Usage Table

We have organized the Japanese grammar table and part-of-speech usage table in an easy-to-read format so that you can learn by looking at them frequently.


■ Listening and dictation

We provide listening and dictation notes in PDF format so you can practice listening and writing at the same time.

* Free appendix download and viewing path

① MP3 audio files, PDF of vocabulary books, and PDF of listening comprehension and dictation can be downloaded for free by logging into the Siwon School Japanese website (japan.siwonschool.com) ▶ Learning Support Center ▶ Study Room ▶ Search for the book name.
② You can watch the special lectures and vocabulary memorization videos by scanning the QR code on the book cover.
③ You can check the grammar questions by year, Japanese grammar tables, and usage tables by part of speech within the book.