Basic Kanji 320 – JLPT N5 & N4 Kanji Study Book

Basic Kanji 320 is a kanji study book designed to help you quickly learn the 320 essential characters required for JLPT N5 and N4.Try this first! →　free Basic Kanji 120 (starter version)

Why Choose Basic Kanji 320?

• Save Your Time – Focus only on 320 essential kanji required for JLPT N5 & N4
• Effective self study – Clear example sentences with furigana, practical vocabulary, and N5/N4 word combinations
• Regular Progress Checks – Quizzes after every 10, 20, 40, and 50 kanji sets
• Smart Review System – Review quizzes ensure long-term retention of kanji and readings

Basic Kanji 320 is a kanji study book designed to help you quickly learn the 320 essential characters required for JLPT N5 and N4. By focusing on only the necessary kanji and providing clear examples and quizzes, it lets you study efficiently even with limited time.

What You Learn with Basic Kanji 320

This book covers 320 kanji that appear in JLPT N5 and N4, arranged from easier to more difficult characters. Each kanji comes with readings, key vocabulary, and example sentences so you can see how it is used in real context. The list is carefully selected from past exam data and common beginner vocabulary, so you only study kanji that are truly useful for these levels.

Study Schedule and How Long It Takes

If you study 20 kanji per week, you can complete our　free Basic Kanji 120　in 6 weeks (JLPT N5 range) and all 320 kanji in 16 weeks (JLPT N4 range). If you prefer a faster pace of 40 kanji per week, you can finish the full 320 kanji in just 8 weeks.

This clear schedule makes it easy to plan your study toward a specific JLPT test date.　Start with Basic Kanji 120 for free!

Book Structure: Examples, Quizzes, and Review

For each set of kanji, you get vocabulary lists and example sentences written with furigana. The book includes multiple types of kanji tests: 10-kanji tests, 20-kanji tests, and review tests that cover 40 and 50 kanji at a time.

PDF Download and Printed Book Options

Receive the PDF instantly by email (available worldwide) or order a printed book delivered within Japan at a discounted price.
The PDF version lets you start studying immediately on your computer or tablet, while the printed book is convenient for writing, highlighting, and offline review.Both formats use the same content, so you can pick the option that best fits your study style and location.

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Contents Overview

Student Reviews & Success Stories

Many learners report that Basic Kanji 320 made it easier to pass JLPT N5 and N4 by clearly showing which kanji and vocabulary to focus on. Students appreciate that the book is simple, precise, and convenient as both a main study resource and a quick reference before the exam. Several reviews mention that the book helped them use their limited study time efficiently and build confidence in the kanji section of the test.

• I passed N5: I did like the booklets and found them easy to read and follow. I passed N5 and will now start on N4 for December. Thank you - Patricia England
• Passed JLPT N4 (375/400): Yes, Basic Kanji 320 wa totemo yaku ni tachimashita. Okagede, Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken (JLPT) yonkyuu ni goukaku simashita (375/400). Tottemo ureshikatta desu. arigatougozaimashita. Nor Azwadi
• No kanji knowledge → Passed N4: Now planning JLPT N2!: Basic Kanji 320 is really a good book for those preparing for JLPT N4 , When I started preparation for JLPT N4 I had no knowledge of Kanji and I was not sure if I can pass the exam or not. With the help of this book I am able to pass the exam. Now I am planning to take JLPT N2 this year. Arigatougozaimasu. Nagendra Rao Appari
• Wanted to lean Kanji! I love it. Very helpful and clear. Scott Wedum
• Convenient and helpful. It is brief and to the point. So lets in understanding very quickly. Wasi Uddin
• It's simple & precise and makes for convenient studying. It can be used as a quick reference as user interface is simple and easy. Akhilesh Mehta
• Basic Kanji 320 was the first book that I have bought for Kanji. One of my friend studying at MLC advised me about this book. Basic Kanji 320 has helped me a lot while preparing for JLPT N4. Anantha Rao
• It was a good list to study the Kanji, as well as related vocabulary. The contextual use of the Kanji widened my vocabulary. Laurence Ang
• I found the Basic Kanji 320 to be very useful in preparing for JLPT N5 . It simplified the learning process for me by showing me exactly what needed to be known for the test. Because of that it ensured that I didn't use my limited time unwisely by learning unnecessary things. Thanks for the help. David Hanlon
• Basic Kanji 320 was an excellent book for quick preparation and reference as well. Solely by concentrating on this, I could get good score in my Kanji part of N4. Thanks for all the hard work you have put in preparing. Sudhakar J.

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