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ISBN-10 :  1119475415 

ISBN-13 :  9781119475415

Author:  Hiroko Chiba, Eriko Sato 

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!

Japanese For Dummies 1st Table of contents:

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

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