Best JLPT N4 Grammar Books in 2025
Expert recommendations for mastering N4 grammar
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Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno
The second volume continues building essential Japanese skills with more advanced grammar points and vocabulary needed for the N4 level.
Minna no Nihongo II
By Three A Network
Continuation of the popular Minna no Nihongo series, covering intermediate grammar and vocabulary for N4.
Nihongo So-Matome N4: Grammar Reading Listening
By Hitoko Sasaki, Noriko Matsumoto
All-in-one N4 preparation book with 8-week study plan covering all test sections.
Japanese From Zero! 2
By George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka
Second volume progressing to N4 level grammar with practical exercises and cultural notes.
Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication
By Taeko Kamiya
Essential sentence patterns organized by function. Perfect for building natural Japanese expressions.
Genki II: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno
Continuation of the best-selling Genki I. Covers remaining N5 and N4 grammar with comprehensive exercises.
Nihongo So-Matome N4 Grammar
By Hitoko Sasaki, Noriko Matsumoto
Six-week grammar course for N4. Clear explanations with abundant practice questions and review tests.
Japanese From Zero! 3
By George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka
Third installment covering intermediate grammar. Introduces more complex sentence structures and expressions.
Nihongo Challenge N4 Grammar
By Tetsuo Kadoyama
Comprehensive grammar guide with manga illustrations making complex patterns easy to understand.
Japanese Verbs and Essentials of Grammar
By Rita L. Lampkin
Quick reference for verb conjugations and grammar essentials. Pocket-sized convenience.