Learn Japanese With Novels: A Beginner's Guide

If you're a beginner learning Japanese, Japanese books and novels might seem out of reach. However, these novels are filled with precious and interesting vocabulary and grammar. In this video, I’ll guide you through a 4-step progression to start using any Japanese book, regardless of your current level, until you can fully enjoy it.

But make no mistake, it's no piece of cake; it requires a lot of work and time. Having a real Japanese book in your hands can significantly boost your motivation to learn Japanese, presenting a tangible challenge you’ll want to overcome.

Have you ever read any Japanese novel? Let me know in the comments!

In this video, I use "Yakō Kanransha" (夜光観覧車) by Kanae Minato (湊かなえ), published by Futabasha (双葉社) in 2010, as an example. Future videos will include more Japanese book recommendations and interesting vocabulary you can learn from them. If Japanese novels in their original language interest you, subscribe and see you in the next video!

Chapters:
00:00 - Video Overview
00:40 - Hidden Benefits Of Reading Japanese Novels
06:03 - Progression Order - Step 1
08:45 - Progression Order - Step 2
09:59 - Progression Order - Step 3
13:12 - Progression Order - Step 4
17:46 - It's A Never Ending Journey