Japanese For Dummies
Höfundar:
Hiroko M. Chiba; Eriko Sato (Útgáfa: 3)
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Learn to speak Japanese Japanese language enrollment is up by 27. 5 percent since 2006, making it the sixth most popular language studied on college campuses. Whether studying for school, business, or travel, Japanese For Dummies provides complete coverage of all Japanese language essentials including grammar, usage, and vocabulary. Complete with free conversational audio tracks online, this handy book offers everything you need to learn the Japanese language to get ahead in class or on a trip to Japan.
In no time, you’ll make sense of the language well enough to communicate with native speakers! Includes expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations Provides a refreshed mini-dictionary with even more essential vocabulary Offers useful exercises and practice opportunitiesĀ Helps you learn to speak conversational Japanese with ease Whether for work, school, or fun, Japanese For Dummies is the fast and easy way to add this language to your skillset!.
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- Wiley Professional Development (P&T)
- 9781119475415
- 9781119475408
- ePub
- 3
- Hiroko M. Chiba; Eriko Sato
- English
- 2018-12-05
- 100
- 10
- 2
Kaflar
- Cover
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1: Getting Started with Japanese
- Chapter 1: Japanese in a Nutshell
- Discovering Basic Japanese Sounds and Script
- Getting a Grip on Basic Grammar
- Counting on Numbers
- Speaking Japanese around the House
- Using Japanese in Social Scenarios
- Tackling Travel-Related Topics
- Chapter 2: Checking Out the Japanese Sounds and Scripts
- Pronouncing Basic Japanese Sounds
- Sounding Fluent
- Introducing the Japanese Scripts
- Chapter 3: Warming Up with Japanese Grammar Basics
- Using Appropriate Speech Styles
- Forming Sentences
- Asking Questions
- Getting a Handle on Pronouns
- Working with Verbs
- Introducing the Verb Desu, to Be
- Describing People and Things with Adjectives
- Using Adverbs to Describe Your Actions
- Spicing Up Your Japanese with Onomatopoeia
- Expressing Moods and Attitudes
- Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight
- Ichi, Ni, San: Counting in Japanese
- Telling Time
- It’s a Date! Delving into the Calendar
- Familiarizing Yourself with the Metric System
- Chapter 5: Speaking Japanese at Home
- Taking a Tour of Your Home
- Home Is Where the Food Is
- Engaging in Common Household Activities
- Talking about What You Do Regularly
- Part 2: Japanese in Action
- Chapter 6: Icebreakers and Conversation Starters
- Beginning (and Ending) Conversations
- Initiating Small Talk
- Making Introductions
- Expressing Gratitude and Regret
- Speaking about Speaking: The Verb Hanasu
- Chapter 7: Getting to Know You
- Chatting about Your Life
- Existing and Possessing: The Verbs Iru and Aru
- Specifying Where You Live with the Verb Sumu
- Finding Out about Your New Friend
- Living the Sporting Life
- Using Your Artistic Talent
- Making Music with Instruments
- Playing Games
- Using the Verb Suru (to Do)
- Saying “I Can”
- Chapter 8: Asking for Directions
- Figuring Out Where Places Are Located
- Finding Your Way to Your Destination
- Chapter 9: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land
- Getting Money
- Spending Money
- Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy
- Naming Shops and Stores
- Going Grocery Shopping
- Shopping at a Konbini (Convenience Store)!
- Telling a Salesperson What You’re Looking For
- Exploring the Variety of a Department Store
- Going Clothes Shopping
- Deciding What You Want to Buy
- You Gotta Pay to Play: Buying Your Merchandise
- Chapter 11: Going Out on the Town
- Checking Out Entertaining Activities
- Eating Out at Fast-Food and Sit-Down Restaurants
- Talking about Entertainment
- Getting Your Friends to Go Out with You
- Inviting Friends Over and Asking Them to Bring Something
- Chapter 12: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications
- Using Japanese at Work
- Making Sense of Your Office Environment
- Phoning Made Simple
- Having Meetings in the Workplace
- Navigating Technology: Computer Basics, Mobile Phones, and Social Media
- Part 3: Japanese on the Go
- Chapter 13: Planning a Trip
- Picking the Place for Your Trip
- Dealing with Passports and Visas
- Getting Help from a Travel Agency
- Stating Your Opinions
- Packing for Your Trip
- Exploring Nature
- Chapter 14: Making Your Way Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More
- Getting On and Off with the Verbs Noru and Oriru
- Asking about the Best Method of Transportation
- Navigating the Airport
- All Aboard: Hopping on a Train or Boat
- Conquering Public Transportation
- Driving Around
- Chapter 15: Finding a Place to Stay
- Picking the Right Accommodations for Your Needs
- Narrowing Your Choice Further
- Making a Room Reservation
- Checking In
- Keeping Track of What’s Yours during Your Stay
- Checking Out
- Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies
- Asking (or Shouting!) for Help
- Seeking Medical Attention
- Navigating a Doctor’s Visit
- Contacting the Police
- Getting Legal Help
- Part 4: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Pick Up Japanese Quickly
- Use Digital Technologies
- Cook or Eat Japanese Foods
- Read Japanese Comic Books
- Watch Japanese Anime, Films, and Sports
- Do Karaoke
- Spend Time with Japanese
- Exchange Language Lessons
- Get to Know a Monolingual Japanese
- Travel to Japan
- Be Positive, Curious, and Creative
- Chapter 18: Ten Things Never to Say in Japanese
- “San” after Your Own Name
- Your Boss’s or Teacher’s First Name
- “O-genki Desu Ka” to the Person You Saw Yesterday
- “Sayōnara” to Your Family
- “Thank You” for a Compliment
- “My Mom Is Pretty” to Outsiders
- “Yes” Right after Being Offered Food
- “Anata” When Talking to Someone
- “Aishite Imasu” to Express Likes
- “Do You Want Coffee?”
- Chapter 19: Ten Favorite Japanese Expressions
- Yatta!
- Hontō?
- Sasuga!
- Mochiron!
- Ā, Yokatta.
- Zenzen.
- Nani?
- Dōshiyō?
- Yappari.
- Ā, Bikkurishita!
- Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Japanese
- Enryo Shinaide.
- Mottainai.
- O-saki Ni.
- Kanpai!
- Ganbatte!
- Shikata ga nai.
- Okage-sama De.
- Tsumaranai Mono Desu Ga.
- Yoroshiku.
- Taihen Desu Ne.
- Part 5: Appendixes
- Appendix A: Japanese-English Mini-Dictionary
- English-Japanese Mini-Dictionary
- Appendix B: Verb Tables
- Regular Japanese Verbs
- Irregular Japanese Verbs
- Appendix C: Answer Key
- Index
- About the Author
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement