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Minna no Nihongo is one of the most widely used textbooks for learning Japanese, especially at the beginner (N5–N4) level.

The book is praised for its engaging method. The main lessons are all in Japanese. This approach allows learners to adapt to the language structure right away.

It covers grammar, vocabulary, sentence patterns, and includes plenty of practice exercises.

For JLPT preparation, Minna no Nihongo is highly effective because:

• It teaches all essential grammar points required for N5 and most of N4.
• The vocabulary and sentence patterns closely match JLPT standards.
• The exercises build listening, reading, and basic conversation skills useful for the exam.

Vocabulary

Mairimasu – to go, come – येणे, जाणे

orimasu – to be – असणे

Itadakimasu – to eat, drink, receive – खाणे, पिणे, मिळणे

Moushimasu – to say – म्हणणे

Itashimasu – to do – करणे

Keikenshimasu – to see – पाहणे

Zonjimasu – to get to know – ओळखणे

Ukagaimasu – to ask, hear, visit – विचारणे, भेटणे

omeni kakarimasu – to meet – भेटणे

Iremasu – to make – तयार करणे

Youishimasu – to prepare – तयार करणे

Grammar