Recommended JLPT Study Guides for Every Level

Preparing to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is stressful enough on its own. Luckily, choosing a good JLPT study guide doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

The following is a list of some of the most popular JLPT study guides on the market, as well as some personal recommendations from the Unseen Japan staff!

Before you buy, find out how to choose the right JLPT study guide HERE!
Then, select your favorite below and START STUDYING!

Note: List is in no particular order. Links are affiliate links; Unseen Japan earns a commission if you make a purchase.

Our Top JLPT Study Guides:

Official JLPT Workbook

Levels 1-5

Shin-Kanzen Master Series (新完全マスター) (N1~N4)

Set (by level): N1 / N2 / N3 / N4 

Sou-Matome (日本語総まとめ) (N1~N5)

Set (by level): N1 / N2 / N3 / N4+N5

Goukaku Dekiru Nihongo Noryoku Shiken (合格できる日本語能力試験) (N1~N5)

Set (by level): N1 / N2 / N3 / N4+N5

JLPT Nihongo Noryoku Shiken Target (JLPT 日本語能力試験ターゲット) (N1~N2)

Available on Amazon!

実力アップ!The Preparatory Course for the JLPT (N1~N5)

Available on Amazon

JLPT Speed Master Series (日本語能力試験問題集 スピードマスター)

Available on Amazon

JLPT study guides to help you study for the JLPT
Choosing a good JLPT study guide doesn’t have to be overwhelming! (Photo: Krys Suzuki)

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