Reviewed byJLPTBooks Editorial Team|Last updatedJan 15, 2025

JLPT N4 textbook cover: Nihongo So-Matome N4 Grammar by Hitoko Sasaki, Noriko Matsumoto

基N4

Book Details

4.5

Level:N4
Author:Hitoko Sasaki, Noriko Matsumoto
Publisher:ASK Publishing
Pages:128
Price:
¥3,900
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Why This Book?

Best for: Elementary learners who have completed basic Japanese study and want to advance to more conversational Japanese.

Avoid if: You haven't mastered N5 basics yet

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JLPT N4 Textbook

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.

Elementary

2-3 months

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Why is Nihongo So-Matome N4 Grammar recommended for N4?

Nihongo So-Matome N4 Grammar is widely recommended for JLPT N4 preparation due to its comprehensive coverage of essential grammar points, vocabulary, and reading practice. It provides clear explanations and plenty of exercises to help reinforce your learning, and is part of the trusted Nihongo So-Matome series.

Who Is This Book For?

Elementary learners who have completed basic Japanese study and want to advance to more conversational Japanese.

Study Plan for Nihongo So-Matome N4 Grammar

For JLPT N4, this book should have a clear job in your routine. The notes below are based on its level, category, catalog details, and the strengths and limitations listed in this review.

Best role in your study stack

Nihongo So-Matome N4 Grammar can serve as a main JLPT N4 study resource when you pair its explanations with regular recall, timed questions, and mistake review.

How to use it each week

Use Nihongo So-Matome N4 Grammar in two or three focused sessions per week, then reserve one separate review block for missed questions, unclear examples, and vocabulary you could not recall quickly.

What to pair with it

Pair it with one skill-specific resource for your weakest area, usually reading speed, listening accuracy, grammar distinction, vocabulary recall, or kanji recognition.