All the vocabulary, kanji, and grammar you need to pass N1 — packed into one book. It's a PDF, so you can download it instantly and start studying right away.
The JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) is the most widely recognized Japanese language test in the world. It has 5 levels, from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced). The test is held twice a year (July and December) in many countries.
| Level | Difficulty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N5 | Beginner | Basic Japanese — hiragana, katakana, simple kanji, everyday phrases |
| N4 | Elementary | Basic grammar and vocabulary for everyday situations |
| N3 | Intermediate | Japanese used in everyday situations to a fair degree |
| N2 | Upper-Intermediate | Japanese in a broader range of situations, close to natural |
| N1This book! | Advanced | Japanese in a broad range of situations — near-native level |
N1 grammar includes so many archaic expressions — regular textbooks just aren't enough...
〜べからず, 〜まじき, 〜んばかりに — you don't know how to use them...
140 kanji like 鬱, 醸, 遡... you can't read or write them...
葛藤, 真髄, 醍醐味 — there are too many abstract nouns...
You want to be able to read newspaper and academic-level Japanese...
180 vocabulary words, 140 kanji, 45 grammar patterns — everything you need for N1 is in 21 pages. No need to buy multiple textbooks.
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Riko-sensei has added targeted tips for tricky N1 topics like archaic prohibition expressions and nuanced emotional expressions throughout the book.
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Everything you need for N1 — organized and easy to study
180 words
45 verbs, 20 i-adjectives, 20 na-adjectives, 55 nouns, 40 adverbs & others
140 characters
On'yomi, kun'yomi, common words / academic & newspaper-level kanji
45 patterns
〜にほかならない / 〜べからず / 〜ずにはいられない / 〜んばかりに
Included
ゆえに, すら, なり / ひいては, いわんや, さもなければ
Chart included
All 3 verb groups + causative-passive forms
Included
Vocabulary, kanji, grammar, reading, listening
N1 is the pinnacle of Japanese! You've come so far — that's truly amazing. There's a lot of tough content like archaic expressions and abstract vocabulary, but if you work through this book step by step, you'll be just fine. Riko-sensei is cheering you on all the way!
— Riko-sensei
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