# TRY! JLPT > ASK Publishing's TRY! series trains JLPT grammar through real-world texts, then reviews with exam-format grammar, reading, and listening questions. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/try-jlpt Last updated: 2026-09-01 Paper JLPT grammar books from START and N5 through N1. Buy one level. It is not official practice and not a full language course. Published: 2026-09-01 5 min read beginner · intermediate · advanced · paid · moderate · Textbook · Print [Visit TRY! JLPT](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/tryjlpt) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Learners who know their JLPT level and will finish grammar on paper | | Avoid if | You still need a first non-exam course | | Pricing | Paid per volume; confirm the current edition on the ASK series page | | Platform | Print | | Ease of use | moderate | ## Pros - Learners who know their JLPT level and will finish grammar on paper - People who want exam-format review after explanations - Self-studiers who need English, Chinese, or Vietnamese notes ## Cons - You still need a first non-exam course - You will not sit with a book and audio - Official samples have not been opened yet TRY! is ASK Publishing's JLPT grammar series. The official series page lists START plus N5 through N1. Grammar is taught through posters, mail, essays, conversations, news, and other text types. Each item has explanation, examples, and practice. Review questions follow the exam's grammar, reading, and listening formats. N4 and N5 include a full-format mock sitting. Point counts on that page: N5 46, N4 100, N3 127, N2 149, N1 129. English editions are labeled 改訂版. Confirm the latest printing before you buy an old copy. ## Who it fits It fits people who already have a level and will do paper work. Start with [official JLPT practice](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jlpt-official-practice). Then pick TRY! or [Shin Kanzen Master](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/shin-kanzen-master), not both in the same week. TRY! is grammar-led with mixed review. Shin Kanzen Master is one skill per book. ## Limits TRY! is not a beginner path. START exists for kana-first Japanese, but N5 still assumes you will study for the test. Audio is downloadable from ASK; CD editions were retired. Translations other than English, Chinese, and Vietnamese are limited. Confirm current volumes on [ask-books.com/jlpt-try](https://ask-books.com/jlpt-try). ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-09-01. - [ASK TRY! series page](https://ask-books.com/jlpt-try) - official publisher · checked 2026-09-01 · Official series page for START plus N5 through N1, grammar-point counts per level, exam-format grammar, reading, and listening review, mock tests at N4 and N5, and current English, Chinese, and Vietnamese editions. ## 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. - [Official JLPT practice materials](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jlpt-official-practice) - Free official samples and online workbook materials, plus print copies sold separately. - [Shin Kanzen Master](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/shin-kanzen-master) - 3A exam-prep books for one JLPT skill at a time, from N4 through N1. - [5 Best Anki Alternatives for Japanese: Inku Is Our Pick](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/anki-alternatives-for-japanese) - We recommend Inku first for most Japanese learners who want prepared daily review on iPhone. Renshuu fits a broader Japanese study system, JPDB fits media vocabulary, WaniKani fits a fixed kanji path, and Bunpro fits grammar retrieval. Protect your Anki collection before testing a replacement. - [Free Japanese Learning Resources: Build a Study Routine](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/free-japanese-learning-resources) - A complete free stack can start with Irodori for sequence, Tae Kim for explanation, Jisho for lookup, Renshuu for optional review, Tadoku for reading, and Nihongo con Teppei for audio. You do not need all six on day one.