Genki Textbook Volume 1, 3rd edition (Genki (1)) (Multilingual Edition) (English and Japanese Edition)

I started using Genki Volume 1 on the recommendation of my Japanese language teacher, who mentioned that this textbook is widely used in language schools across Japan. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular. The book is structured in a way that makes learning accessible and engaging, with clear explanations, practical examples, and a well-balanced approach to both grammar and vocabulary. Each chapter builds on the last, which has really helped me progress smoothly and confidently. I’ve found the exercises especially helpful in reinforcing key concepts and providing plenty of practice with real-world applications. This book has been a fantastic resource, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to build a strong foundation in Japanese.

This is one of the most concise resources for learning Japanese. Grammar notes are intuitive, with examples for each topic. The vocabulary section is easy on the eyes, and is great for people like myself who prefer to study vocabulary in similar groups together at the same time. Also, the app paired with the text is easy to navigate, and the pronunciation is easy to follow for non-native speakers.I would recommend this resource for anyone interested in learning Japanese!

Excellent text book to learn Japanese. You can self-learn at home with these books.Best of all, the free audio app.

Learned both hiragana and katakana within a week. Great method

I use this for my Japanese class and I really like this textbook! I find the exercises easy to do and I feel like I'm really learning something. I also love that this text has vocabulary flashcard decks on quizlet already so it makes it so easy to study.

This book has good information, but it’s covers are very thin. How they made this book makes it very difficult to open a page, and stay on that page. You constantly have to have some sort of weight to hold down the pages to keep your place in the book. This is bothersome if you are in class using the book as a reference while you work in the workbook.

Easy to use for studying.

Purchased to go along with a class, per teacher recommendation. It’s a great book. Very useful