You Can Keep Going! Japan's First "Odd One Out" Problem-Focused Workbook Covers Everything from Basics to Application with Smart Learning of One Question, One Knowledge!

Perfect for solidifying basics before tackling long reading comprehension passages!

The "odd one out" problem, where you choose the dissimilar option hidden among choices with common characteristics, is always presented at the beginning of the basic exam for Japanese language instructors and the first part of the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test. This book is an unprecedented, groundbreaking workbook that focuses solely on this type of problem.

Many test-takers tend to focus on preparing for long reading comprehension passages. However, long passages scattered with multiple terms pose a significant cognitive burden in the early stages of learning, often leading to frustration.

The "Odd One Out Problem" workbook is characterized by its overwhelming ease of approach, as each question can be studied independently. The smart question format of "one question, one knowledge" allows for minimal energy expenditure, enabling continuous study without strain and the acquisition of practical knowledge.

Covers everything from the "knowledge" of the basic exam to the "on-site application" of the advanced exam in one volume.

Many test-takers have their own goals, such as "wanting to pass the basic exam" or "wanting to pass the advanced exam." However, both exams share the commonality of testing knowledge of Japanese language education.

Through the problems in this book, you can directly learn not only the foundation of "knowing" tested in the basic exam but also the practical ability to "utilize knowledge" tested in the advanced exam and beyond in the educational field.

This book goes beyond simple right/wrong confirmation or test preparation, fostering a solid foundation of knowledge that will be useful long after entering the field.

Includes 300 Practice Questions & Glossary of 150 Key Terms!

This book contains 300 "practice questions" that are just like the real exam, created through thorough analysis of test trends. Each question comes with a detailed explanation, ensuring that simply solving them will build reliable scoring ability.

Additionally, we have included a "Glossary of 150 Key Terms" that will be useful not only for passing the exam but also for practical application in the field. This is a highly satisfying volume that combines overwhelming quantity and quality, allowing for a deep understanding of how terms are "used" through problems, rather than just rote memorization.

Author's Profile

Ryunosuke Takahashi

Born in 1991. Taught Japanese at the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Langfang Normal University in Langfang City, Hebei Province, China, from 2015 to 2020. Served as a full-time teacher at Aomori Japanese Language School from 2020 to 2022. Completed a Master's degree in Human and Social Sciences (Japanese Linguistics) at Hirosaki University Graduate School in 2024. Will be a Japanese language teacher at Beijing University of Science and Technology in Beijing, China, in 2025. After graduating from university, he worked as a systems engineer for a company, but inspired by his interactions with international students during university, he quit his job after one year to become a Japanese language teacher and moved to China. Since then, he has been active as a Japanese language teacher and operator of the website "Mainichi Nonbiri Nihongo Kyoshi," which handles content for Japanese language learners and teachers. Currently active online, primarily through online classes.

Book Overview

Title: National Qualification Japanese Language Teacher Exam: Odd One Out Problem Countermeasures

Author: Ryunosuke Takahashi

Price: 2750 yen (tax included)

Release Date: July 22, 2026

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798076295/

Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18601494/

*Available at bookstores nationwide and online retailers.