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)

A complete kanji study set for JLPT N5 and N4, including the main book, tests, practice sheets, and bonus materials.

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

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.
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 versions include the same 13-item study set, so you can pick the option that best fits your study style and location.

53 pages	→ How to use
→ Sample	Quizzes

What’s Included

Both the PDF and printed versions include the following 13-item study set:

1. Basic Kanji 320 - Main Book (53 pages) - PDF: A4 / Printed: B5
2. Basic Kanji 120 - Test 10 (B5, 12 sheets)
3. Basic Kanji 320 - Test 20 (B5, 16 sheets)
4. Basic Kanji 320 - Test 40 (B5, 8 sheets)
5. Basic Kanji 320 - Test 50 (B5, 7 sheets)
6. Test Answer
7. FAQ - Learning Kanji
8. Kanji Practice Sheet 15
9. Kanji Practice Sheet 20
10. Kanji Radicals and Parts
11. Hajimete no Kanji (はじめての かんじ) - Introduction to On-yomi & Kun-yomi
12. Bonus: 70 Pairs of Intransitive & Transitive Verbs
13. Bonus: Particle Review (じょしの ふくしゅう)

All 13 items are included in both the PDF and printed versions.

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

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Printed Book	¥1,100 Postage and Tax included	Japan only	PayPal / Credit Card Bank transfer

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