# Shin Kanzen Master > Shin Kanzen Master is a 3A Corporation exam-prep series that trains one JLPT skill per book, such as grammar, reading, or listening. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/shin-kanzen-master Last updated: 2026-09-01 Use Shin Kanzen Master to drill one weak JLPT section at N4 through N1. Buy one book, not the whole shelf. It is not an N5 starter course. Published: 2026-09-01 5 min read beginner · intermediate · advanced · paid · involved · Textbook · Print [Visit Shin Kanzen Master](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/shinkanzen) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Learners who know which JLPT section is weak | | Avoid if | You are aiming at N5 and still need a first course | | Pricing | Paid per volume; N3 grammar listed at 1,320 yen including tax on the 3A catalog | | Platform | Print | | Ease of use | involved | ## Pros - Learners who know which JLPT section is weak - N4 to N1 candidates who will finish paper exercises - People who want question-format training plus a mock in one book ## Cons - You are aiming at N5 and still need a first course - You will not sit with a print book and audio - You want one app that covers every skill Shin Kanzen Master (catalogued in English as Shin Kanzen Masuta / New Complete Master) is 3A Corporation's JLPT prep series. Each book targets one skill at one level: grammar, vocabulary, kanji, reading, or listening. The English catalogue lists those lines for N1, N2, N3, and N4. It does not list an N5 Shin Kanzen Master line. The workflow is paper drill for a known weak section, not a full mock-test app and not a beginner course. ## What a typical volume contains The N3 grammar, reading, and listening product pages, checked 1 Sep 2026, share a pattern: an overview of the question format, a training section that splits item types, then a mock test so you can check that skill. The N3 grammar book adds English and Chinese translation, unlike the N1 and N2 grammar books on that page. The N3 listening book has CDs and free mp3 audio from 3A. Prices are per volume. The N3 grammar page lists 1,320 yen including tax. Confirm the current list price on the volume you actually buy. ## How to use it Identify the weak official section from a timed [official sample or workbook](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jlpt-official-practice) sitting. Buy that one book. Finish the training chapters before the mock at the back. Do not buy grammar, reading, listening, vocab, and kanji for the same level in one order unless you already finish books. Five parallel exam texts is how weeks stall. N3 grammar notes that the book can also strengthen upper-intermediate grammar outside the test. That is still not a substitute for [Bunpro](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/bunpro) retrieval or a main course. ## Limits These books are Japanese-first exam texts. N1 and N2 grammar volumes, per the N3 grammar page, do not include the same English translation. Self-study is heavier than an English explanation site. N5 candidates should stay with official samples and a beginner course such as [Genki](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/genki) or [Irodori](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/irodori). 3A's N5 exam line in the same catalogue is Points & Practice, which is a different series and is not this profile. For the role map across official papers, skill books, and digital mocks, use [JLPT study resources](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-jlpt-study-resources). To split weekly hours across official sections, use the [JLPT study planner](https://studyjapanese101.com/tools/jlpt-planner). ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-09-01. - [3A Shin Kanzen Masuta series list](https://www.3anet.co.jp/np/en/list.html?series_id=4) - official publisher · checked 2026-09-01 · Official series catalog of 45 Shin Kanzen Masuta items covering JLPT grammar, vocabulary, kanji, reading, and listening books. - [3A Corporation English catalogue](https://www.3anet.co.jp/en/catalogue.html) - official publisher · checked 2026-09-01 · Official English catalogue listing New Complete Master grammar, listening, reading, vocabulary, kanji, and word books for N1 through N4, not N5. - [Shin Kanzen Masuta N3 Grammar](https://www.3anet.co.jp/np/en/books/3604/) - official publisher · checked 2026-09-01 · Official N3 grammar volume structure: question-format overview, skill training, mock test, English and Chinese translation, and 1,320-yen tax-included price. - [Shin Kanzen Masuta N3 Listening](https://www.3anet.co.jp/np/en/books/3644/) - official publisher · checked 2026-09-01 · Official N3 listening volume aimed at JLPT listening item types, with overview, skill training, mock test, CDs, and free mp3 audio. - [Shin Kanzen Masuta N3 Reading](https://www.3anet.co.jp/np/en/books/3614/) - official publisher · checked 2026-09-01 · Official N3 reading volume with step-by-step reading practice, one complete mock test, and English and Chinese vocabulary notes. ## Alternative tools - [A Dictionary of Japanese Grammar](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/dictionary-of-japanese-grammar) - A three-volume grammar dictionary for looking up patterns you already met. - [Bunpo](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/bunpo) - Multi-language grammar lessons with Japanese, SRS review, and paid Plus or Platinum plans. - [Busuu](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/busuu) - A general language-learning app that includes a Japanese course. ## Related - [Japanese textbooks and courses](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/textbooks-courses) - A course is useful only if you finish lessons. Choose the format you will sit with. - [JLPT study resources by exam job, not by hype](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-jlpt-study-resources) - Start with official JLPT samples and workbooks. Add Shin Kanzen Master for one weak section, Migii for extra timed mocks, and keep language skill on grammar, kanji, and listening hubs. - [JLPT weekly study planner](https://studyjapanese101.com/tools/jlpt-planner) - Enter a level, weekly hours, and comfort. The page splits time by official section lengths. It does not predict a pass. - [Japanese resources for advanced learners](https://studyjapanese101.com/levels/advanced) - Build range and precision with native material, a useful reference, a small review routine, and feedback on the Japanese you use. - [Genki](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/genki) - A beginner textbook series covering the four skills, with audio and a workbook. - [Irodori](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/irodori) - Free Japan Foundation textbooks for daily-life Japanese, with audio.