Download or read book A Handbook of Common Japanese Phrases written by 三省堂 (千代田区, 東京, Japan) and published by Kodansha. This book was released on 2002 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide offers an introduction to Japanese social rules and business etiquette and advice on using the appropriate phrase in any social or business situation. All phrases and variants are introduced in English first, then standard Japanese and finally the romanized Japanese equivalent. Words don't exist as independent units, to be inserted into grammatical slots by a speaker exercising absolute authority over their placement. Rather, they tend to come in neatly bound packages - in fixed phrases or entire sentences - ready to communicate an idea that
Download or read book 1800 written by Kit Pancoast Nagamura and published by Kodansha. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A phrasebook of Japanese that teaches the building blocks to build your own sentences. It features 1800 expressions for daily use, in English and Japanese. It covers topics that include basic greetings, self-introductions, talking about the weather, getting around, ordering at a restaurant, visiting a Japanese friend's home, and more. World's first in-depth phrasebook of Japanese that also teaches the building blocks to build their own sentences. This is an ambitious new phrasebook for students who want to improve their speaking and listening skills. It features 1800 expressions
Download or read book Easy Japanese Phrase Book written by Talk in Japanese and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Easy Japanese Phrase Book and dictionary with the most updated common Japanese phrases + downloadable audio! (2022 Edition) Are you looking to jumpstart your study of the basic Japanese language? Do you want to learn the most common phrases used in everyday Japanese conversation? Are you traveling to Japan? Do you want to learn how to speak Japanese like a native? This easy-to-carry pocket size Japanese travel book is all you need to handle a wide range of scenarios on your Japanese holiday. From the moment you step out of the airport to when you say "こんにちは (Konnichiwa) (Hi!)," this thoughtful little Japanese guide will tell you the right words to say at the moments you need them most. Inside Easy Japanese Phrase Book, you will find: Concise and straight-to-the-point topics - A Japanese book that cuts to the chase, with no unnecessary topics included. Now you can avoid wading through all the fluff and get straight to the essentials. All of these phrases will help you find your way through all the possible scenarios as a Japanese tourist. 2,000+ Japanese phrases and expressions with English translations - These are the most updated common Japanese phrases for everyday and travel use. All phrases include an easy phonetic pronunciation guide. Formatted for easy navigation and reading - The simple structure of the book and clear table of contents make it easy for you to browse and locate topics quickly. Easy to download Japanese audio - The high-quality audio provided is narrated by a native Japanese speaker to help train your ear to the authentic sound of words and to learn to speak Japanese naturally. And so much more! This is an excellent Japanese phrase book that will make your Japanese learning easy and fun, and make your traveling experience in Japan as smooth as possible. Grab your copy now and become bilingual in Japanese!
Download or read book Essential Japanese Phrasebook Dictionary written by Tuttle Studio, and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Japanese Phrase Book & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable way. Key features of this Japanese phrasebook and dictionary include: Over 1,500 practical phrases for everyday use An English to Japanese dictionary with over 2,000 terms and expressions Essential expressions used for meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to simple questions Manga illustrations to illustrate critical phrases and situations A pronunciation guide and Japanese grammar notes explain the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the Japanese language The latest Japanese vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and more Japan travel tips, cultural notes and much more! All words and phrases are in Romanized form as well as the Japanese script. Basic Japanese grammar and pronunciation notes get you speaking right away, and tips on culture and etiquette allow you to interact in Japanese without making serious blunders. Whether you're a novice or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting Japan and interacting with Japanese people.
Download or read book 2000 Most Common Japanese Words in Context written by Lingo Mastery and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2000 Most Common Japanese Words in Context is an excellent study guide over the most commonly used vocabulary in Japanese. With this book we'll expose you to new vocabulary, in context, based on the frequency that word is used in the language.
Download or read book Essential Japanese written by Periplus Editors, and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This portable, user-friendly Japanese language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Japanese before and during your trip. If you only want to purchase one Japanese language book--Essential Japanese is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of Japan and is also designed as a Japanese phrasebook, making it the most versatile Japanese language learning tool on the market. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Japan or for students who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as a Japanese phrase book or as an English-Japnese Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Japanese without the need to say a word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Japanese again and again when visiting Japan and working or interacting with Japanese speakers. In this book you will find: Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use. A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions. Latest Japanese vocabulary and Japanese phrases for smartphones, social media and more. Japanese characters (kana and kanji) as well as Latin script (romanji). Extensive information about Chinese grammar and pronunciation. This beginner Japanese book will help you to quickly and easily learn Japanese. Your ability to read Japanese, write Japanese, speak Japanese, and comprehend Japanese will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Japanese language class. Other titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.
Download or read book Japanese Phrase Book written by United States. War Department and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Essential Japanese Phrase Book written by Periplus Editors and published by Periplus Editions (HK) Limited. This book was released on 1999-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise Japanese phrasebook and guide to Japanese language, Essential Japanese contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Japanese. Have you ever considered learning Japanese, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Japanese has been called "a very logical and poetic language," and with this concise and thoughtful phrasebook you will soon see why. As the more than 450,000 Americans and 125 million people worldwide who speak Japanese can attest, the Japanese language is here to stay, and generations of young (and older) adults are determined to learn it. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, Essential Japanese is a great first introduction and phrasebook for the Japanese language. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Japan or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Japanese!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as a Japanese phrasebook or as a Japanese to English Dictionary / English to Japanese Dictionary. All words and phrases are also written in Japanese Kanji and Kana (hiragana and katakana). A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Japanese without the need to say a word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Japanese again and again when visiting Japan and working or interacting with Japanese speakers In this book you will find: Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use. A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions. Latest Japanese vocabulary and Japanese phrases for smart phones, social media and more. Japanese characters (kana and kanji) as well as Latin script (romanji). Titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.
Download or read book Essential Japanese Grammar written by Masahiro Tanimori and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels. Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to those wishing to learn Japanese. Essential Japanese Grammar presents many unique features. First, grammatical terminology has been kept to a minimum so that extensive prior knowledge of grammar is not required. Second, abundant example sentences are written in Japanese characters (kana and kanji) followed by romanji and English translations. Third, the authors have tried to reveal aspects of grammar that may not be found in comparable grammar books--such as rare Japanese verbs, adjectival nouns, clauses, adverbs, etc. This Japanese grammar book contains: Parts of speech. Sentence constructions. Conjugations forms. Speech styles and tones. Accentuation rules. Essential words and functional elements. An appendix for referencing and cross-referencing Japanese words.
Download or read book Basic Connections written by Kakuko Shōji and published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication written by 神谷妙子 and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication presents 142 essential sentence Patterns for everyday conversation - all that is needed to get by in most uncomplicated social situations. These patterns represent the basic building blocks of sophisticated speech, and are mastered by all intermediate students. Each is given first in the form of a full-length English sentence, so that one can quickly understand its meaning and intent, then is followed by a Japanese translation, a short, precise explanation, several example sentences, and a practice section that allows one to test one's comprehension. By familiarizing oneself with these patterns and practicing them out loud, and inventing new sentences with them, one will quickly gain the skills necessary to effectively communicate one's thoughts in Japanese." "With page after page of sentence-pattern practice and straightforward explanations of grammar, this book is ideal for ambitious beginning-level students who wish to up their oral proficiency quickly. But it will also usefully serve intermediate and advanced students in need of solid review material, or anyone with an interest in the workings of the Japanese language."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book 600 Basic Japanese Verbs written by and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-23 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 600 Basic Japanese Verbs is a handy, easy-to-use guide to one of the building blocks of Japanese grammar—verbs. This book will be an essential resource for students wishing to learn Japanese as it shows how to conjugate the 600 most common Japanese verbs quickly, and with very little effort. This is the only guide to list all verb forms in both Japanese script and romanized form, while giving an accurate English translation for each conjugated form, making this book far more comprehensive than any other book on the subject. Compiled by Japanese language experts at The Hiro Japanese Center, more than 30 different verbal forms are given for each verb including all forms used in contemporary spoken, written, formal and conversational Japanese—making this the ideal reference when reading any sort of Japanese printed materials including manga, newspapers, magazines and books. 600 Basic Japanese Verbs places an expert resource at your fingertips, giving you the information you need to speak, read, and write Japanese sentences correctly. Key features of this book are: Includes all the most useful verbs and Kanji (logographic Chinese characters) in Japanese, including less common ones. A wealth of example sentences are given to demonstrate correct verb usage. Over 30 forms are given for each verb including polite or formal, plain, negative, potential, conditional, passive, causative, and many more. Both Kana, Japanese script, and romanized forms are given for each entry. An ideal study guide for the standard Advanced Placement college test and the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam. Special sections are devoted to compound verbs and suru verbs such as Kaimono suru (to shop), benkyo suru (to study), and much more.
Download or read book Colloquial Kansai Japanese written by D. C. Palter and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a compact and convenient guide to learning the Kansai dialect of the Japanese language Maido, maido and welcome to the Kansai region of western Japan. Whether visiting or living in this area, you will quickly notice the locals aren't speaking standard Japanese taught in textbooks and classrooms. The language on the streets is Kansai-ben: a dialect said to be earthier and more direct, but with its own polite language. With clear explanations of grammar, a Kansai-ben dictionary, and a helpful index, Colloquial Kansai Japanese is an indispensable guide to the rich speech of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Hundreds of sample phrases, sentences and conversations show how the dialect works in everyday situations, ranging from shopping to dealing with the boss. And while you're leaning about the nuances of Kansai-ben, you will have fun reading about Kansai cuisine, sports and specialties. So open your mouth when you speak, roll your r's, and try out this colorful dialect. With your copy of Colloquial Kansai Japanese, you will soon be among friends in Kansai.
Download or read book Japanese Stories for Language Learners written by Anne McNulty and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery—especially if it's presented in two languages! Beautifully illustrated in a traditional style, Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions appearing on facing pages. Taking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator's notes, Japanese vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set of discussion questions and exercises. The first two stories are very famous traditional Japanese folktales: Urashima Taro (Tale of a Fisherman) and Yuki Onna (The Snow Woman). These are followed by three short stories by notable 20th century authors: Kumo no Ito (The Spider's Thread) by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892-1927) Oborekaketa Kyodai (The Siblings Who Almost Drowned) by Arishima Takeo (1878-1923) Serohiki no Goshu (Gauche the Cellist) by Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933) Reading these stories in the original Japanese script--and hearing native-speakers read them aloud in the accompanying free audio recording--helps students at every level deepen their comprehension of the beauty and subtlety of the Japanese language. Learn Japanese the fun way—through the country's rich literary history.
Download or read book Your Crucial Japanese Phrasebook Japanese Phrasebook for Travel and Study written by Yokahama English Japanese Language & Teachers Club and published by Midealuck. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book "Your Crucial Japanese Phrasebook - Japanese Phrasebook for Travel and Study" teaches you practical phrases, words and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable way and is an excellent tool for studying the language. This practical phrasebook helps you to get around and communicate more effectively during your time in Japan. This book includes hundreds of words and phrases for daily life and travel situations. Each Japanese phrase is followed by the English pronunciation. Japanese Language Guide Formal and Informal Introductions Polite Expressions Greetings and Friends Family and Visits Guests and Invitations Asking Directions Accommodations Restaurants and Food International Travel Airport and Flights Hiring a Car and Taxis Transportation Phrases Medical Issues and Emergencies Crime and Help Phrases Shopping and Renting Banking Phrases and Terms
Download or read book Easy Japanese Phrase Book written by Lingo Mastery and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning to read and speak Japanese like a native has never been easier. Unlocking your Japanese potential, especially the vocabulary needed during a trip to Japan, shouldn't be a long, complex process. It should be simple, quick and straightforward. This is why we have created the Easy Japanese Phrase Book. With more and more entrepreneurs and tourists looking east and relocating to Japan, whether for business or pleasure, it is no surprise that Japanese is one of the most learned languages in the world. However, learning the three Japanese writing systems can be challenging and scare you off... Worry not: We have created the ultimate resource - a phrasebook containing over 1,500 phrases based on daily situations, providing you with their translations to Japanese, and more importantly, the correct way of pronouncing them as an English speaker! Furthermore, we've made sure to include an in-depth guide at the beginning of the book, so you can get accustomed to pronouncing the vowels, consonants, and words that will allow you to speak like a Japanese native! In this Easy Japanese Phrase Book, we bring you: - A powerful introduction that will act as your crash course on everything related to learning Japanese - each and every letter of the alphabet and how to pronounce it, basic grammar, vowels and consonants, stress and tone, and a list of tips to improve your learning! - A variety of subjects that will help you in all types of real-life situations. Do you want to know how to ask for something specific at a restaurant? Are you in need of medical assistance? Do you want to ask for help from a stranger? All of this can be found inside! - Over 1,500 phrases in English with their translation to Japanese, and an extremely efficient transliteration/pronunciation guide (Romaji) for each and every phrase, without having to worry about complicated rules - just start speaking as soon as you read the phrase! We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles! Are you ready to unlock your Japanese potential? Grab a copy of Easy Japanese Phrase Book and level up your Japanese right now!
Download or read book Japanese Vocabulary written by Carol Akiyama and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-size book lists approximately 6,000 words in English with translations into Japanese. Words are divided into several different categories and listed alphabetically within each category. Categories include greetings, numbers, measurements, moods and emotions, driving situations, travel situations, sports, foods, shopping, phoning, and many others. All titles in Barron's foreign language Vocabulary Series include pronunciation guides and a bilingual and alphabetical quick Wordfinder section. Barron's Vocabulary books are useful students' classroom supplements as well as handy travelers' aids.
