Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is more than just a way to measure your current Japanese ability—it’s an excellent method to focus your studies with a clear, tangible goal. Goals provide motivation, and motivation drives progress. Preparing for the JLPT often requires significant commitments of time and effort, making it a powerful motivator for serious learners. This book is specifically designed to help you prepare for the JLPT N5 by practicing kanji readings (pronunciation). Unlike books that focus on writing or memorizing kanji, this book emphasizes recognizing and correctly reading kanji in context. If you unlock the content into our Sentence Explorer platform (free--no credit card required), you will be able to interactively study each and every sentence in this book. All for no extra charge! Each chapter introduces a set of JLPT N5 kanji grouped by a theme (e.g., numbers, time, or directions). You’ll read essays with furigana provided for all kanji except those being practiced. Then, reinforce your knowledge with multiple-choice questions and matching games. This multi-touch approach ensures you become thoroughly familiar with the readings of each kanji.