JLPT N5 Digital Bundle | Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary, Kanji, & more [eBooks + Audio + Anki + Japanese Explorer App]

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Description

What you get

7 eBooks + audio + Anki flashcards + app access

It's a digital bundle, so nothing is shipped. Right after checkout we email you a link to download:

7 eBooks as PDFsRead on a computer or tablet, plus a 45-page practice test.
The same eBooks as ePubsFor phones, tablets and e-readers.
2,000+ audio filesRecorded by native speakers, for the words, examples and readings.
Anki flashcard decksFor the vocabulary, grammar and kanji.
Makoto+ app unlock codesAll 7 books open in the app, sentence by sentence.

How you'll use it

Read, listen, review, practice

  1. ReadWork through a lesson in the PDF or ePub, on any device.
  2. ListenPlay the audio for each word and example, and say it out loud.
  3. ReviewGo over the new words and kanji in Anki for a few minutes a day.
  4. PracticeQuiz yourself sentence by sentence in the Makoto+ app.

One book at a time, following the path below, then take the practice test.

7eBooks
2,000+audio files
103N5 kanji
1,200+sentences in the app
LevelN5

CEFR A1, beginner · Pairs well with Genki I

What's inside

7 eBooks, in the order you'll use them

Start with the words and grammar, add the kanji, build sentences, then read and test yourself.

  1. Step 1

    Every N5 word

    All the vocabulary the JLPT N5 tests, each word with an example sentence, furigana over every kanji, and 1,445 MP3s.

    Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5
  2. Step 2

    Every N5 grammar point

    Clear explanations in plain English, example sentences and word-by-word translations.

    Japanese Grammar for JLPT N5
  3. Step 3

    The 103 N5 kanji

    Mnemonics, stroke order and audio for every reading, with a writing practice pad. Then reading exercises and quizzes.

    Japanese Kanji for JLPT N5
    Japanese Kanji Reading Practice for JLPT N5
  4. Step 4

    Build real sentences

    34 sentence patterns with at least five examples each, then 100 sentences taken apart word by word, with fill-in-the-blank exercises and audio for shadowing.

    Japanese Sentence Patterns for JLPT N5
    Japanese Sentence Practice for JLPT N5
  5. Step 5

    Read, then take the practice test

    Short passages like John's Diary with N5-style questions, then a 45-page practice test with an answer key and audio.

    Japanese Reading for JLPT N5
  6. Your goal: JLPT N5

In the app too

Read and listen in the Makoto+ app

The JLPT N5 Bundle in the Makoto+ app: 7 books and 42 stories, a Keep reading button, and each book with its reading progress
Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5 open in the Makoto+ app: example sentences with furigana, play buttons, a Normal or Slow audio switch, and notes on the grammar

All 7 books unlock in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Here is the bundle in the app, with your progress in each book, and the vocabulary book open to a page. Your unlock codes come with the download.

  • Hear every sentence at normal or slow speed
  • Turn furigana on or off
  • Tap any word for its meaning
  • Save words and quiz yourself
  • Pick up where you left off in every book

What learners say

5.0from 80 reviews

“A great set of study materials. I really like that it includes Anki flashcards. I’ve been using this bundle after finishing the Genki textbook.”

Anna G.

“I found it incredibly helpful in preparing for the exam. The materials were well-organized and easy to follow. I especially appreciated the clear explanations, example sentences, and practice exercises that reinforced each topic.”

Zoi

“Fun to use and not intimidating. You can slowly immerse yourself in learning and not get frustrated.”

Andres S.

Read all 80 reviews

Who it's for

You know hiraganaReady for the next step: kanji, grammar and real sentences.
JLPT N5 test-takersThe books cover what the exam tests, and the practice test shows where you stand.
Textbook learnersUsing Genki I or taking a class? Add practice, audio and review.
  • Pay once, keep them forever
  • Free updates forever
  • Instant download
  • 60-day money-back guarantee

Add all of Beri-Beri Shoshinsha for $31 more

The Complete Beginner Bundle is this JLPT N5 Bundle plus Beri-Beri Shoshinsha, our 16-eBook course for total beginners with 50 short stories, for $59. That's $18 less than buying both.

See the Complete Beginner Bundle

Questions

What do I get?

7 eBooks as PDF and ePub files, 2,000+ MP3 audio files, Anki flashcard decks, a kanji writing practice pad, and a 45-page JLPT N5 practice test with an answer key and audio.

How do I download it?

Right after checkout we email you a download link. Download everything at once on a computer, or open single books on your phone or tablet. You don't need Dropbox or any other account.

Can I read them on my phone or Kindle?

Yes. The ePub files work in Apple Books, Google Play Books and most reading apps, and the PDFs open anywhere. Our eBook guide walks you through each device.

Which books unlock in the Makoto+ app?

All seven. The unlock codes are in the “Read Me First” file in your download.

Do I need to know hiragana first?

Yes. The books assume you can read hiragana, which is also how the furigana over the kanji is written. If you are just starting, begin with Beri-Beri Shoshinsha, or get both in the Complete Beginner Bundle.

Do I have to take the JLPT?

No. The books follow the exam, but N5 is also one of the clearest ways to measure your progress as a beginner, and a test on the calendar is a motivator that flashcards aren't.

Is a printed version included?

No, this is the digital bundle. Several of these books are also sold as paperbacks.

What if it isn't right for me?

Tell us within 60 days and we'll swap it for a better-fitting bundle or refund you in full.

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We run two main sites: TheJapanShop.com and MakotoPlus.com. Here's the gist:

Books you own

TheJapanShop.com bundles

  • Pay once and keep it forever
  • Download every book: PDF, ePub and MP3 audio, plus Anki decks with many bundles
  • Free updates forever, including new volumes we add to the bundle
  • Most bundles also unlock in the Makoto app by themselves, as the full eBook plus interactive sentences
  • 60-day money-back guarantee

A library you join

Makoto+ membership

  • Free, monthly or yearly plans
  • Interactive stories in the Makoto app: about a dozen free, dozens with Samurai, up to 200 with Shogun
  • Stories in the membership rotate monthly
  • A new Makoto magazine issue every month to download and keep (Samurai and Shogun)
  • Members save 10% (Samurai) or 20% (Shogun) on bundles

Join once, for good

Makoto+ Lifetime

  • Shogun membership for life, with one payment
  • Everything we add to Makoto+ later is included
  • Bundle downloads are not included, but your 20% member discount works on them
  • Sold only during limited-time windows

Many learners do both. The free Makoto+ Japanese Explorer App (iPhone/iPad and Android) puts them side by side: the books you own and the stories in your membership, in one library.

Try before you buy

Try two reading passages free: John's Diary #1 and #2

Flip through the first two passages of Japanese Reading for JLPT N5, one of the books in this bundle, exactly as they appear: the passage, an N5-style question, grammar notes and the vocabulary list. Then hear each passage read aloud.

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John's Diary #1 Audio

John's Diary #2 Audio

The full bundle covers N5 grammar, vocabulary, kanji and reading, with audio and Anki decks.

  • 5 stars: 80 (100%)
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Evelyn E. (McAllen, US)
Great resources

There are great resources spread between reading, writing and speaking that will really develop my confidence and knowledge in the Japanese language.

Thank you, Evelyn! Wishing you continued success in your language journey!

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Marco Bonino (Turin, IT)
Great value

Wonderful material to keep you busy for many months!

Glad it helped (is helping!). If you aren't using the app with it, please use the unlock codes in the folders. We'll add more worksheets to the bundle in the coming months. Thanks!

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Anna Glaid (Batumi, GE)
an amazing bundle!

A great set of study materials. I really like that it includes Anki flashcards. I’ve been using this bundle after finishing the Genki textbook. I’ll definitely get the N4 bundle later as well!

Thank you! Glad to hear it and I really appreciate you taking the time to write the review. :) I will be adding more to the JLPT N4 bundle soon.

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Michael LE GRAND (Rebecq, BE)
Reviewing JLPT 5 Level

Excellent material. I'm reviewing the kanji level 5 reading practice. I'am very happy with the results. Motivated to go on.

That's great to hear! Keep at it and I hope it helps.

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Andres Saaverda (Bowie, US)
Not intimidating. User friendly.

Fun to use and not intimidating. You can slowly immerse yourself in learning and not get frustrated. I'm glad it was recommended to me.

Thank you! I'm glad to hear it helped. :)

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Mary Lee Beal (Marietta, US)
Wonderful support

Excellent support for preparing the NLPT 5.

Thank you so much! We really appreciate you. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please let me know.

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Thorsten Höser (Hamburg, DE)
A Steal for the price

This is a lot of *helpful* content for a beginner like me. I am especially thankful that there is an japanese - german version of the anki deck included. Tolle Arbeit!

Thank you! Oder besser gesagt: Danke! That German deck was kindly created by a fellow learner and donated so everyone can benefit. Glad it’s helping you get started!

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zoi
Amazing bundle

I found it incredibly helpful in preparing for the exam. The materials were well-organized and easy to follow. I especially appreciated the clear explanations, example sentences, and practice exercises that reinforced each topic. The vocabulary and kanji lists were also very thorough.

Whether you're just starting your Japanese learning journey or need a structured review for the N5 level, I highly recommend this bundle. It really helped boost my confidence and understanding of the basics.

Thank you! That's awesome. I'm glad it helped. :)

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Philip Thorne (Salisbury, GB)
Grammar

The jlpt grammar bundle explains the nuances of Japanese in far greater clarity than language apps.great stuff, worth every penny

Thank you! Glad it helped. We really appreciate the kind words :)

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Ivan Milošević (Sarajevo, BA)

I'm really happy with my purchase. It's easy to use for beginners like me. Can't wait to learn Japanese for JLPT N5 so I can order JLPT N4 Bundle.
ありがとうございました

Yeah! Thank you so much. I'm here if you have any questions as you go through the material. Have fun!

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Moya Shipton (Brisbane, AU)
Great books!

I'm really enjoying the way the Japanese language has been explained in each of these books. Easy to understand and remember! Very happy.

That's great! I'm very glad to hear that you're enjoying our JLPT N5 Bundle and finding it easy to understand and remember. If you have any questions, please let me know. Happy studying!

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Marie Hélène Crigel (Rouen, FR)
Perfect follow up

Perfect follow up
Thank you

Sorry for the trouble! The email would have been sent immediately after you ordered, but sometimes it gets caught by the spam filter. I will email you the download link right now.

Also, we are working on a new download link delivery system which will give you the link immediately on the page after ordering in addition to going out by email (and it will use a more reliable email server to hopefully skip the spam folders!). I'll email you in just a moment with your link.

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Jason

Amazing deal

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Eugene Wong (Sydney, AU)
Extreme happy

I am amazed with this bundle and a few bundles I bought recently.
I can read the book either in pfd format of epub format in my iPad.
I can listen to the sound track while reading the material. Some books in Kindle can have the text-to-speech feature that texts are highlighted while listening. It is a good feature for new learning like me. I am sure that other reader like that as well. I hope we can have text-to-speech feature with your product.

Thank you for your positive review! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying our JLPT N5 Bundle and that it is helping you with your Japanese learning. We are constantly striving to improve our products and we appreciate your suggestion for a text-to-speech feature. We will definitely take it into consideration for future updates. Happy studying!

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Michaela

Brilliant thank you!

Thank you! I'm glad you like it. Let us know if you have any questions as you go through it.

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Juan

Great

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Elizabeth (Albuquerque, US)
Great product so far

I finished Frank to Obaasan yesterday. It was magical, especially the ending--I always did wonder what happened to a certain class of character when they grew up and got old.

All the books I've looked at so far have been great for review and further learning. The only improvement I could suggest would be to add workbooks to the readers, or maybe exercises in the books themselves.

Thanks again for the useful and enjoyable products.

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed Frank and the Obaasan.

We are actually working on workbooks. I think we have the first Hikoichi book in the Learn Japanese with Stories series done. But excellent idea. Thanks!

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Phillis Au-Yeung (Glasgow, GB)
I love John's Diary.

They are short but concise enough for a dictation every week.

Thank you for your kind words. Happy studying!

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Eva Krokidi (Athens, GR)
Fantastic!

I have starting studying the material and I think it is great!! I feel they are very helpful adding more information to the staff my teacher is giving to me. The voice things are perfect and so are the practice exercises. Thank you!!

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad to hear that our JLPT N5 Bundle is helping you in your studies. We hope you continue to find it useful but let me know if you have any questions.

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Francisco Uribe Zapata (Santiago, CL)
Excellent

This is so much to work on and everything is wonderfully done and explained. Great buy

Awesome! Glad to hear you like it. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Jacob Engle (Des Moines, US)
Great Support for the Product

I was able to send an email and rather than sending a quick answer I got a full page of information. Everything was very useful! When using this website and it's resources it will be worth every penny!

Glad to help! I really appreciate the review--let me know if you have any other questions.

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Tracey

Got this for my daughter to help her with her Japanese class at school.

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R.F.d.S. (São Paulo, BR)
Amazing material

I loved all the material, it's really complete .
thanks a lot.

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ANDREA CALO (Milan, IT)
TOP MATERIAL as usual

TOP Material, as usual. Well done in each one of the chapters, valuable material to get ready for the test!

Thank you Andrea--really appreciate the support.

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Taylor Harvey (Henrico, US)
Easy to follow along

I recommend having a structured learning before going over these but these were easy to follow along and get a feel for the actual test. Definitely with the purchase!

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you found the materials easy to follow and helpful in preparing for the JLPT N5.

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Sabrina Young (Los Angeles, US)
Helpful

Super easy to follow/easy to use

Thanks for the feedback! We're glad you're finding the bundle helpful. Let us know if you have any questions.