There is one other important situation to be aware of. Some editions of the N4 books, particularly separate "Kanji & Vocabulary" volumes, don't include an audio CD. Instead, they feature a printed on the book's cover.
Downloadable on iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
ASK Publishing, the publisher of the Sou Matome series, has increasingly moved toward digital integration.
The Kindle version of Nihongo Sou Matome N4 sold on Amazon Japan sometimes includes embedded audio. When using the Kindle app on a phone, you can tap the speaker icon to hear the audio. But extracting actual MP3 files is nearly impossible. This is less portable than method 2.
Download the compressed ZIP file containing the MP3 tracks directly to your computer or mobile device. 2. Official Smartphone Companions (OTO NAVI App)
If your book has a serial code, follow these steps to access the audio:
Legality and risks
| | Solution | |-----------|---------------| | Download button is missing or does nothing | Try a different web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) and ensure JavaScript is enabled. | | ZIP file fails to extract | Use a dedicated extractor app (e.g., 7‑Zip on Windows, The Unarchiver on Mac, ZArchiver on Android). | | MP3 files won't play on your device | Make sure your device supports standard MP3 format (most do). Try copying the files again or use a different media player. | | Audio tracks are out of order | Rename the files with leading zeros (e.g., 01_track.mp3 , 02_track.mp3 ) before copying to your device. | | Can't find the download page | Direct link: https://ask-books.com/audios/ . Look for the book with ISBN 978-4-86639-647-7. |
Download the compressed .zip files containing the MP3 tracks directly to your computer or mobile device. OTO NAVI Mobile App (Recommended for Portability)
(slow down for difficult parts, speed up for review).
Nihongo Sou Matome N4 Audio [extra Quality] Download Portable <ULTIMATE>
There is one other important situation to be aware of. Some editions of the N4 books, particularly separate "Kanji & Vocabulary" volumes, don't include an audio CD. Instead, they feature a printed on the book's cover.
Downloadable on iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
The Kindle version of Nihongo Sou Matome N4 sold on Amazon Japan sometimes includes embedded audio. When using the Kindle app on a phone, you can tap the speaker icon to hear the audio. But extracting actual MP3 files is nearly impossible. This is less portable than method 2.
If your book has a serial code, follow these steps to access the audio:
Legality and risks
| | Solution | |-----------|---------------| | Download button is missing or does nothing | Try a different web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) and ensure JavaScript is enabled. | | ZIP file fails to extract | Use a dedicated extractor app (e.g., 7‑Zip on Windows, The Unarchiver on Mac, ZArchiver on Android). | | MP3 files won't play on your device | Make sure your device supports standard MP3 format (most do). Try copying the files again or use a different media player. | | Audio tracks are out of order | Rename the files with leading zeros (e.g., 01_track.mp3 , 02_track.mp3 ) before copying to your device. | | Can't find the download page | Direct link: https://ask-books.com/audios/ . Look for the book with ISBN 978-4-86639-647-7. |
Download the compressed .zip files containing the MP3 tracks directly to your computer or mobile device. OTO NAVI Mobile App (Recommended for Portability) Downloadable on iOS App Store and Google Play Store
(slow down for difficult parts, speed up for review).