Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II 2nd Edition – Japanese Textbooks, Grammar, Kanji & Practice Books

The Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II 2nd Edition series continues from Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I and is designed for learners progressing through the second half of beginner-level Japanese.

The main course covers Lessons 26–50 and develops grammar, vocabulary, communication, reading and practical Japanese skills in a carefully structured progression.

This listing includes several books from the Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II Second Edition series, so you can choose the material that best matches your study goals: the main textbook, English translation and grammar notes, sentence-pattern exercises, kanji practice, detailed kanji study, reading comprehension or additional review tests.

About Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II

Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II is the continuation of Shokyu I and is intended for students who have already completed the first beginner stage of Japanese.

The Second Edition preserves the systematic structure of the original course while updating vocabulary and expressions to make the material more suitable for modern learners.

Depending on the selected variant, you can focus on:

• Grammar and communication
• Vocabulary and sentence patterns
• English grammar explanations
• Kanji reading and writing
• Kanji vocabulary and usage
• Reading comprehension
• Lesson review and test practice

Available Variants

1. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II Honsatsu – Main Textbook, 2nd Edition

The main textbook covering Lessons 26–50, following directly from Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I.

It is designed to build a comprehensive foundation in the second half of elementary Japanese, including increasingly complex grammar, vocabulary, dialogues and practical communication patterns.

The Second Edition updates outdated vocabulary and expressions while retaining the established grammar syllabus.

Includes: Audio CD with recordings for conversation and exercise sections
Pages: 247
Language: Japanese
ISBN-13: 978-4883196463
ISBN-10: 4883196461

Best for: Learners continuing from Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I and looking for the core textbook for Lessons 26–50.

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2. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II Translation & Grammar Notes – English Edition

The ideal English-language companion to the Shokyu II Main Textbook.

It allows learners to check the meaning of vocabulary, sentence patterns, example sentences and conversations introduced in each lesson.

Each lesson includes:

• English translations of new vocabulary and expressions
• English translations of sentence patterns and dialogues
• Useful additional vocabulary
• Information about Japanese culture and everyday life
• Detailed grammar explanations in English

Pages: 157
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-4883196647
ISBN-10: 488319664X

Best for: English-speaking learners who want clear grammar explanations and translations while studying with the Japanese-only main textbook.

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3. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II Sentence Pattern Practice Workbook – 書いて覚える文型練習帳

A writing-based workbook designed to reinforce the vocabulary and grammar structures taught in the Shokyu II main textbook.

By actively writing the target structures, learners can organize and consolidate what they have studied. It can also be used as a review workbook after completing each lesson.

Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 978-4883196708
ISBN-10: 4883196704

Best for: Learners who want extra grammar practice and prefer reinforcing sentence patterns through writing.

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4. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II Kanji Practice Book – 漢字練習帳

A practical kanji workbook corresponding directly to the grammar and vocabulary taught in the Shokyu II Main Textbook.

It introduces approximately 300 kanji commonly used in everyday Japanese.

Exercises include:

• Kanji study sheets
• On-yomi and kun-yomi readings
• Stroke and writing practice
• Vocabulary using each kanji
• Short reading exercises
• Writing exercises

The pages can be removed individually and filed using the pre-punched holes.

Pages: 176
Language: Japanese
ISBN-13: 978-4883196937
ISBN-10: 4883196933

Best for: Learners who want structured kanji writing and reading practice closely connected to Lessons 26–50.

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5. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II Kanji – English Edition

A more comprehensive kanji textbook designed primarily for learners from non-kanji language backgrounds.

It introduces 316 kanji. Together with the 220 kanji taught in the Shokyu I Kanji English Edition, the two books cover approximately 536 characters.

The series covers kanji broadly corresponding to JLPT N4–N3, together with some characters associated with N2-level study.

Rather than simply memorizing characters through repetition, learners study kanji through familiar words and contexts while also learning how the kanji system works.

The book contains:

• Review units
• Additional N4-level kanji
• Kanji corresponding to Lessons 26–50
• Reading, writing and usage practice
• A separate reference booklet
• 491 kanji vocabulary items

Pages: 234
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-4883197446
ISBN-10: 4883197441

Best for: English-speaking learners who want a deeper understanding of kanji meanings, readings, structure and practical usage.

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6. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II – 25 Topics for Beginner Reading

A supplementary reading book designed to strengthen Japanese reading comprehension at the later beginner stage.

It complements the Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II course and gives learners additional experience reading Japanese beyond standard textbook exercises.

The book includes a separate supplementary booklet.

Pages: 91
Languages: Japanese / English support
ISBN-13: 978-4883197125
ISBN-10: 4883197123

Best for: Learners who want more exposure to practical Japanese texts and additional reading-comprehension practice.

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7. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II Standard Exercises – 標準問題集

A dedicated exercise and review book based on the Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II 2nd Edition Main Textbook.

Each lesson contains approximately two pages of practice exercises, with additional review sections in a test-style format covering several lessons at a time.

Vocabulary and exercises have been updated to correspond to the Second Edition.

Pages: 66
Language: Japanese
ISBN-13: 978-4883196630
ISBN-10: 4883196631

Best for: Learners who want additional exercises, lesson reviews and test-style practice after studying the main textbook.

Which Book Should I Choose?

If you are continuing from Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I, start with the Shokyu II Honsatsu Main Textbook.

For English-speaking learners, the best core combination is:

Main Textbook + Translation & Grammar Notes – English Edition

The main textbook provides the Japanese course material, while the English companion explains vocabulary, grammar and dialogues.

For additional practice, choose the Sentence Pattern Practice Workbook or Standard Exercises.

For kanji, choose the Kanji Practice Book if you mainly want writing drills connected directly to each lesson, or the Kanji English Edition if you prefer more detailed explanations of kanji meanings, structure and usage.

Choose 25 Topics for Beginner Reading if your main goal is to improve reading fluency and comprehension.

Product Information

Series: Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II
Edition: Second Edition
Level: Late Beginner / Elementary Japanese
Lessons: 26–50
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