Here you'll find information about textbooks commonly used for learning Japanese, with an emphasis on those suited for self-study. In addition to the storefronts linked below, you can also check local bookstores or secondhand markets (e.g. eBay) for used copies!
| GENKI 1 & 2 | |
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| Description | Probably the most recommended textbook series for self study. These books are easy to use with clear lessons, exercises, and interesting content to keep things fun. Genki 1 starts off aimed at a complete beginner, learning hiragana/katakana, very basic vocabulary and grammar, counting, etc. increasing in difficulty for 12 chapters. Genki 2 continues the lessons with more advanced grammar and vocabulary, and more complex exercises. These two books will get you to a pretty solid intermediate level when supplemented with external resources for kanji, speaking/listening, and other practice drills. There is a workbook for each textbook which can be useful for completing the exercises and practicing concepts on your own. |
| Where To Get It! | - Official Store
- Kinokuniya |
| Japanese for Busy People | |
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| Description | Description of JFBP |
| Where To Get It! | - Link
- Link |
| Japanese From Zero | |
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| Description | Description of Japanese From Zero |
| Where To Get It! | - Link
- Link |
| Minna No Nihongo | |
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| Description | Description of MNN |
| Where To Get It! | - Link
- Link |
| Tobira | |
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| Description | For intermediate learners who have finished a beginner textbook or two already. A bit drier and more plain if you're used to something like Genki, but a great step towards more advanced learning. |
| Where To Get It! | - Link
- Link |