Minna no Nihongo Shokyu, which has been widely used both in Japan and overseas for many years since it was first published, is a comprehensive Japanese study material designed to be as enjoyable and interesting as possible for both beginner learners and teachers alike. Focusing on the step-by-step learning of grammar, which is essential for language learning, the book provides functions and situations that lead to communication and aims for the learner to acquire the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

The separately sold Translation and Grammar Notes includes a translation of the vocabulary, sentence patterns, example sentences, conversations, reference-related vocabulary, etc., presented in this textbook as well as explanations of the grammar and cultural information. This book is scheduled to be translated into 15 languages, beginning with English in November 2025 and Chinese and Vietnamese in February 2026. Other languages will soon follow.

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