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Nihongo So-matome (日本語総まとめ)

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Best for: Structured JLPT study, one skill at a time

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Overview

JLPT prep book series from ASK Publishing, split by level and by skill: grammar, vocabulary, kanji, reading and listening. Each book is a week-by-week plan with one short lesson per day, with English, Chinese and Korean translations for self-study.

Strengths

  • Short daily lessons keep you consistent
  • Separate books per skill and level
  • Built around the JLPT

Drawbacks

  • Grammar books give translations more than explanations
  • You buy several books to cover one level

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