Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II 3rd Edition – Japanese Textbook & Standard Practice Workbook

The Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II 3rd Edition series is the second half of the well-known Minna no Nihongo beginner course and is designed for learners progressing beyond the introductory level.

This updated Third Edition continues the structured learning approach of the series while revising vocabulary and expressions to better reflect contemporary Japanese. It is intended for learners around the upper-beginner / JLPT N4 level and develops practical communication skills through grammar, vocabulary, conversation, listening, reading and writing practice.

This listing includes two books from the Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II 3rd Edition series. Please select your preferred book from the available variants.

About Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II

Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II continues from Shokyu I and covers the second half of the beginner curriculum.

The course is designed to help learners:

• build stronger grammar foundations
• expand practical vocabulary
• communicate in common everyday situations
• improve speaking, listening, reading and writing
• prepare for further independent Japanese study
• work toward approximately JLPT N4-level Japanese

The main textbook contains 25 lessons, covering Lessons 26–50 of the full Minna no Nihongo beginner course.

Available Variants

1. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II 3rd Edition – Main Textbook

みんなの日本語 初級II 第3版 本冊

The core textbook for the second half of the Minna no Nihongo beginner course.

It is designed for upper-beginner learners and focuses on developing the ability to communicate appropriately in everyday situations.

The book contains approximately 1,000 vocabulary items and 25 structured lessons. Each lesson includes:

• Sentence patterns
• Example sentences
• Conversations
• Practice A
• Practice B
• Practice C
• Exercises

Additional sections include review material, summaries of adverbs, conjunctions and conversational expressions, verb forms and a complete list of learning items.

Audio for conversations and exercises is available through the publisher’s website and app.

Pages: 304
Language: Japanese
Publication date: April 28, 2026
ISBN-10: 4868410067
ISBN-13: 978-4868410065
Weight: approx. 450 g
Dimensions: approx. 18.2 × 1.7 × 25.7 cm

Best for: Learners who want the complete core coursebook for Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II and are continuing from Shokyu I.

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2. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II 3rd Edition – Standard Practice Workbook

みんなの日本語 初級II 第3版 標準問題集

A supplementary exercise book designed specifically for use with the Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II 3rd Edition Main Textbook.

It contains exercises for Lessons 26–50, with approximately two pages of practice for each lesson.

The book also includes several test-style review sections:

• 3 cumulative review tests
• 1 final comprehensive review

It can be used for classroom review, homework, self-checking or progress assessment.

The Third Edition has been updated with revised vocabulary and expressions to correspond to the newest version of the main textbook.

Pages: 79
Language: Japanese
Publication date: September 29, 2026
ISBN-10: 4868410237
ISBN-13: 978-4868410232
Dimensions: approx. 18.2 × 0.5 × 25.7 cm

Best for: Learners who already use the Shokyu II 3rd Edition Main Textbook and want additional exercises and structured review.

Which Book Should I Choose?

Choose the Main Textbook if you need the primary coursebook containing the lessons, grammar structures, conversations and exercises.

Choose the Standard Practice Workbook if you already have the main textbook and want extra practice, homework-style exercises and review tests.

For the most complete study experience, the two books can be used together.

Product Information

Series: Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II
Edition: Third Edition
Level: Upper Beginner / approx. JLPT N4
Publisher: 3A Corporation / スリーエーネットワーク
Country of Publication: Japan
Product Type: Japanese Language Learning Book
Format: Printed Book