A Handbook of Common Japanese Phrases

A Handbook of Common Japanese Phrases
Author: 三省堂 (千代田区, 東京, Japan)
Publisher: Kodansha
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2002
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9784770027986

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

Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication

Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication
Author: 神谷妙子
Publisher: Kodansha International
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2005-09-27
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9784770029836

"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.

Essential Japanese Grammar

Essential Japanese Grammar
Author: Masahiro Tanimori
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2013-02-08
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462910092

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.

Japanese Conversation

Japanese Conversation
Author: Misa Dikengil
Publisher: Quickstudy Reference Guides
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2020-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781423246213

Instantly create hundreds of sentences for communication in Japanese whether for a language course, travel or business. This 6 page laminated guide provides sample sentences with color-coded nouns verbs and adjectives within those sentences that can be replaced with words of the same color from a color coded bank of words that can be plugged into those sentences. To change the sentence, pick a different color-coded noun, verb or adjective for a wide range of sentences for communication. Categories follow those of beginner and intermediate Japanese language courses, which are the same categories that cover those subjects that are helpful to a traveler on vacation or on a business trip. 6-page laminated guide includes: Japanese Hiragana Syllables Chart Katakana Syllables Chart Greetings Common Helpful Words Common Helpful Phrases Adjectives Basic Question Words Introductions Polite Phrases Personal Family Titles for Addressing People Colors Months, Days & Dates, Time Measurements Numbers, Counters Seasons & Holidays Weather Money, Shopping Transportation & Travel Directions Daily Living Entertainment & Hobbies Food, Dining Out Workplace & School Communications Health & Medical Care Emergencies Geography

Making Out in Japanese

Making Out in Japanese
Author: Todd Geers
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462910270

Making Out in Japanese is a fun, accessible and thorough Japanese phrase book and guide to the Japanese language as it's really spoken. Sugoku suki! Mata aeru?--(I'm crazy about you! Shall we meet again?) Answer this correctly in Japanese, and you may be going on a hot date. Incorrectly, and you could be hurting someone's feelings or getting a slap! Japanese classes and textbooks tend to spend a lot of time rehearsing for the same fictitious scenarios, but chances are while in Japan you will spend a lot more time trying to make new friends or start new romances--something you may not be prepared for. If you are a student, businessman or tourist traveling to Japan and would like to have an authentic and meaningful experience, the key is being able to speak like a local. This friendly and easy-to-use Japanese phrasebook makes this possible. Making Out in Japanese has been updated and expanded to be even more helpful as a guide to modern colloquial Japanese for use in everyday informal interactions--giving access to the sort of catchy Japanese expressions that aren't covered in traditional language materials. As well as the Romanized forms (romanji), each expression is now given in authentic Japanese script (kanji and kana with furigana pronunciation clues), so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This Japanese phrasebook includes: A guide to pronouncing Japanese words correctly. Explanations of basic Japanese grammar, such as intonation, word stress, and particles. A guide to male and female usage. Romanized forms of words and phrases (romanji). Complete Japanese translations including Japanese characters (kanji) and the Japanese alphabet (kana). Useful and interesting notes on Japanese language and culture. Lots of colorful, fun and useful expressions not covered in other phrasebooks. Titles in this unique series of bestselling phrase books include: Making Out in Chinese, Making Out in Indonesian, Making Out in Thai, Making Out in Korean, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Japanese, Making Out in Vietnamese, Making Out in Burmese, Making Out in Tagalog, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Arabic, Making Out in English, More Making Out in Korean, and More Making Out in Japanese.

Japanese Stories for Language Learners

Japanese Stories for Language Learners
Author: Anne McNulty
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462920128

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.

Japanese Vocabulary

Japanese Vocabulary
Author: Carol Akiyama
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780764139734

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.

600 Basic Japanese Verbs

600 Basic Japanese Verbs
Author:
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2014-01-23
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462913369

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.

Colloquial Kansai Japanese

Colloquial Kansai Japanese
Author: D. C. Palter
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462901689

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.

Basic Connections

Basic Connections
Author: Kakuko Shōji
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Incorporated
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1997
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9784770019684