Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3: Text and Vocabulary

Author: Liu Wenzhao (Compiler)
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Features: The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 3 requires test-takers to master a vocabulary of approximately 1,500 words. However, a review of the past ten years of exam papers reveals that, apart from vocabulary in the reading section, the question range in the Kanji and Vocabulary section has largely stayed within the 1,400 words listed in the "JLPT Test Question Standards," the official syllabus. Even when "out-of-syllabus" words occasionally appear in the answer choices, the correct answers are generally still within this range. Therefore, mastering these 1400 words is crucial. As a result, the vocabulary in this book is carefully selected to stay within the "Test Question Standards." Exercises are categorized by part of speech, allowing readers to clearly understand the vocabulary volume for each part of speech in Level 3 and study more effectively. Most words in this book come with explanations and example sentences. However, some Level 3 words have multiple meanings, and this book only explains the most common ones. The question formats are mostly based on the latest exam styles. However, the Kanji-to-Kana and Kana-to-Kanji sections require handwritten practice. If you can write them perfectly, what else do you have to worry about? The main features of this study guide are:
1. Corresponds to the new exam syllabus—few similar books on the market.
2. Organized by part of speech—helps readers identify strengths and weaknesses for targeted learning.
3. Selectively curated vocabulary—focuses on high-frequency words for practice.
4. Concentrated synonyms—this book summarizes the most common words with multiple meanings.
5. Abundant exercises—each lesson includes a substantial number of simulated practice questions (approximately 1,000 in total).
When learning vocabulary, focus should be placed on kun'yomi words, polysemous words, synonym sets, fixed collocations, and words that Chinese learners often misinterpret by literal translation.