The Best Vocabulary Builder for the JLPT N3

This excellent compact-sized book from The Japan Times Publishing is a great study guide to help you boost your vocabulary for the JLPT N3 exam. 

This collection of JLPT N3-level words is divided into 18 topics—including food, technology, sports, and the weather—based on comprehensive research into Japanese conversation. By using data to calculate which words are often used when talking about a certain topic, the team behind this book then scientifically classified them across the 18 chapters.

The authors recommend starting with topics that you are good at talking about or have a personal interest in—whether that’s cities, animals, or health, etc. If you are learning about topics that you have an interest in, it makes studying easier, and the writers believe that’s the best point of entry into this book. 

The vocabulary is presented together in groups of 6-8 words with a close relationship, making it easy to tackle little bits at a time. There are lots of example sentences with each word introduced, and you can use the accompanying app to listen to the audio of the vocabulary and examples. Furthermore, you can use the red sheet provided to cover up the English, Chinese, and Vietnamese translations of the words when testing yourself.

The size of this book means it is really easy to carry around – and with the vocabulary presented in a bite-sized way, this is the perfect study guide for busy people on the go!

Structure:

• 2100 words across 18 chapters, each covering a different topic 
• Accompanying app for listening activities

Recommended for you if:

• You are studying for the N3 JLPT
• You are looking for a more portable study guide
• You like a bite-sized method of studying 
• You like studying with a mix of tangible and online materials
• You want to improve your Japanese vocabulary

About this volume:

Original Title: ミニストーリーで覚える JLPT日本語能力試験ベスト単語N3 合格2100
Pages: 292
ISBN: 978-4-7890-1797-8
Book Size: B6
Languages: Japanese, with English, Chinese, and Vietnamese translations
Publication Date: November 2021

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