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Learning to recognize and pronounce the basic hiragana and katakana phonetic alphabets is the first step in studying the Japanese language.This set of 200 flash cards along with accompanying booklet, wall charts, and online audio recordings contains everything you need to quickly gain mastery of the two Japanese syllabaries and is a great way to learn Japanese. Frequent review is the key to memorizing the characters, and these cards are easily carried in a pocket or purse for a quick review session anytime. This box contains:200 hole-punched flash cards with an organizing ring.Two 24" x 18" wall charts showing all hiragana and katakana.Native-speaker audio recordings of 1,128 words and phrases (available for download online).32-page study booklet with indexes and practice tips.Also available from Tuttle Publishing, Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit can be used alongside these flash cards to master written Japanese.All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

A great introduction to the Japanese language for travel, business, traditional learning or fun!This book introduces you to the basics of Japanese, and teaches practical daily conversations and vocabulary. Useful notes and explanations on the Japanese script, pronunciation and accent, greetings and requests, sentence structure, vocabulary, verb conjugations, honorific forms, expressions and etiquette dos and don'ts are included, as well as a useful dictionary of commonly-used Japanese words and phrases. Native-speaker audio recordings of all the dialogues, vocabulary and exercises are available for free online.In Easy Japanese you'll find:10 progressive, structured lessons for self-study learnersA focus on elementary sentence patterns and vocabulary for daily conversationsContent suitable for JLPT N5 and N4 preparationManga illustrationsKanji, hiragana and katakana, and romaji in all dialogues and vocabularyCultural notes for understanding Japanese customs and norms

This user-friendly Japanese language book is a complete course, pocket dictionary and Japanese phrasebook in one. Easy Japanese is designed for Japanese language beginners who are planning a visit to Japan or are already living there and wish to learn spoken Japanese quickly and easily—on their own or with a teacher. This book introduces all the basics of the spoken language with an emphasis on practical daily conversations and vocabulary. It enables you to begin efficiently communicating right away.Key features of Easy Japanese include: Structured, progressive lessons Focuses on daily communication Native-speaker audio recordingsAll dialogues are highly practical and authentic and illustrated with manga illustrations for easy memorization. Useful notes and explanations about the Japanese writing system, pronunciations and accents, greetings and requests, sentence structure, vocabulary, verb conjugations, honorific forms, idiomatic expressions and Japanese etiquette dos and don''ts are provided throughout the book. A useful Japanese dictionary of commonly-used words and phrases is included at the back.

This book provides a complete course for beginning students who want to master the first step in learning to read and write Japanese!With plentiful writing and reading practice, this workbook starts with the basic letters and works up to writing words and complete sentences. Divided into two parts, the first part presents the 46 main hiragana in their full and contracted forms, with extensive writing spaces provided for writing practice. Recognition and pronunciation of the letters are reinforced through writing and listening exercises.In the second half of the book, students can apply their knowledge of hiragana in a Writing Practice section that contains sentences related to contexts in which Hiragana words are often used, such as greetings, common expressions, place names and transportation. The exercises are graded in difficulty from Writing Drills (from copying to writing from memory) to Dictation Practice (connecting the sounds with the letters) and Writing Exercises (writing answers that fit the situations given).Unique features of this language workbook include:A thorough overview of the Japanese writing system explaining when and how Hiragana is usedHandwriting and stroke-order tips Online audio files speed up the process by reinforcing the pronunciation of the letters through a variety of listening and writing exercisesPrintable flashcards available online for downloadMnemonic illustrations for every characterThe Japanese writing system combines three types of letters: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. In Japanese schools, learning the hiragana characters is the very first step — like learning your ABCs! This comprehensive workbook is suitable for all ages and all levels of learners looking to learn the foundation of Japanese reading and writing.

This book provides a complete course for beginning students who want to learn the Katakana alphabet!With plentiful writing and reading practice, this workbook starts with the basic letters and works up to writing words and complete sentences. Divided into two parts, the first part presents the 46 main katakana letters in their full and contracted forms, with extensive writing spaces provided for writing practice. Recognition and pronunciation of the letters are reinforced through writing and listening exercises.In the second half of the book, students can apply their knowledge of katakana in a Writing Practice section that contains sentences related to contexts in which Katakana words are often used, such as food and drinks, social media and tourism. Exercises are graded in difficulty from Writing Drills (from copying to writing from memory) to Dictation Practice (connecting the sounds with the letters) and Writing Exercises (writing answers that fit the situations given).Features of this language workbook include:A thorough overview of the Japanese writing system, explaining when and how katakana is usedHandwriting and stroke-order tips along with extensive writing practice sheetsOnline audio recordings speed up the process by reinforcing the pronunciation of the letters through a wide variety of listening and writing exercisesMnemonic illustrations for every characterPrintable flashcards available online for downloadThe Japanese writing system combines three types of letters: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Katakana is used for transcription of foreign language words into Japanese; in the writing of loan words; for emphasis; to represent onomatopoeia; for technical and scientific terms; for names of plants, animals, minerals and often Japanese companies.

A handy cheat sheet of key Japanese grammar in a at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format!The Japanese Grammar Language Study Card is the perfect resource for reviewing the main grammar that frequently appears in the N5 or N4 Level Japanese Language Proficiency Exam or the AP Exam. The compact, portable format is invaluable for anyone wanting to quickly review or expand their knowledge of everyday Japanese sentence and verb forms. This study card includes:Overview of basic sentence structureKey verb forms including plain and polite formsHow to use sentence particles correctlyHow to make questionsHow to use pronounsThe grammar points are clearly organized into color-coded sections. Each section has a concise explanation in English followed by examples given in Japanese script and romanized Japanese with English translation. Free online audio recordings by native speakers provide clear and accurate pronunciations for all the Japanese words and sentences, and Hiragana and Katakana alphabet charts are also included!Designed for convenience, this study card is:Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials

A handy cheat sheet providing more than 700 key Japanese vocabulary words and phrases in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format!This language card is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to quickly build their command of Japanese vocabulary, and an essential resource for those studying for JLPT N5, N4 and the AP Japanese Language and Culture test.Designed for convenience, this study card is:Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materialsA quick reference: alongside the vocabulary, Hiragana and Katakana alphabet charts are provided for convenienceEach English vocabulary word is given three Japanese renditions—Kanji, Kana, and romanized Japanese, presented in easy-to-read, color-coded charts. Online audio recordings give native-speaker pronunciation for every word.Vocabulary items are laid out in clearly defined sections, including:Daily ExpressionsCountries, Nationalities and LanguagePeople and Families & Personal InformationNumbers, Counters & MoneyClock Time & Time ExpressionsDays of the Week, Months of the Year & Days of the MonthSeasons and Calendar & Weather, Climate and Natural DisastersBasic Verbs, Adverbs of Degree and Frequency, Adjectives & ConjunctionsWhere is it?Colors and ShapesEducation, Workplace & OccupationsClothing, Body and HealthIT, Communications and MediaEcologyGlobalization