Nihongo Sou Matome N4 Audio Download Portable -

If you are preparing for the JLPT N4 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), you have likely heard of the Nihongo Sou Matome series. It is one of the most popular textbook series for structured study.

However, many learners purchase the physical books only to realize they need the accompanying audio for the listening and vocabulary sections. Here is a guide on how to handle the "Portable Audio Download" for this series.

Create a folder on your computer called Nihongo_Sou_Matome_N4_Audio. Inside, subfolders:

/01_Kanji
/02_Vocabulary
/03_Grammar
/04_Reading
/05_Listening

Each subfolder contains the day-labeled MP3s. Rename them if needed: V_Day01_Transport.mp3, G_Day04_Te_Form.mp3. nihongo sou matome n4 audio download portable

With portable MP3s, you are no longer chained to a desk. Here is how to use them:

After extraction, organize like this on your USB/Phone:

/Nihongo_SouMatome_N4/
  ├── 01_Kanji/
  │     ├── Track01.mp3
  │     ├── Track02.mp3
  ├── 02_Vocabulary/
  ├── 03_Grammar/
  ├── 04_Reading/
  └── 05_Listening/

This way, you can follow each book’s lessons in order without confusion. If you are preparing for the JLPT N4

Loop a single grammar track 3-4 times. You will internalize patterns like ~te mo ii desu or ~nakereba narimasen without even realizing it.

The Sou Matome (総まとめ) series is designed to prepare you for the JLPT in approximately 6 to 8 weeks. For the N4 level, the series is typically split into three main books:

Why Audio is Crucial: Unlike N5, N4 introduces more complex grammar and longer vocabulary lists. Audio is essential not just for the Listening section of the exam, but for correct pronunciation of Kanji and pitch accent in Vocabulary. Each subfolder contains the day-labeled MP3s

The Nihongo Sou Matome (日本語総まとめ) N4 series consists of 5 books:

Each book contains audio for listening comprehension exercises, pronunciation examples, and answer keys.

Important: The audio is not on a CD anymore. It is provided via online download from the publisher’s website (Ask Publishing).