The PDF alone is not enough. The Sou Matome books come with audio CDs (or downloadable MP3s).
The Nihongo Sou Matome series is unique because it breaks down study goals into a daily schedule. For N5, the series typically consists of two separate books: nihongo sou matome n5 pdf portable
The "One Week" Cycle:
Buy "TRY! JLPT N5" from Amazon Japan or Kinokuniya. It comes with a legal download code for a DRM-free PDF of the grammar explanations and audio files. This is the closest you will get to a legitimate "portable N5 PDF." The PDF alone is not enough
A: Almost. Sou Matome excels at overview and rapid learning, but it is less thorough than Shin Kanzen Master. Use Sou Matome for the first 6 weeks to build a foundation, then take practice tests. For grammar weaknesses, supplement with Tae Kim’s Guide or Bunpro. But for vocabulary and kanji? Sou Matome N5 is gold. The "One Week" Cycle: Buy "TRY