Katakana, the Basics of Japanese [Paperback]
$17.00
Learn katakana fast and painlessly.For English speakers wanting to start learning Japanese.If you want to learn Japanese, mastering hiragana and katakana should be one of the first things you do. Many textbooks begin assuming the student knows the kana. This book is designed to help you master katakana quickly.With this book, you will learn all the main katakana characters plus all the variations. You will also learn important vocabulary words using the katakana that you have learned.In addition to the PDF of the book, it also includes all the MP3s of the sounds (so you can be sure you are pronouncing the characters correctly), a poster you can print, a PDF of flashcards you can print and cut, and a PDF of our 14 page writing practice pad for mastering Katakana.Argiatou and here's to your Japanese!
Genki I Workbook (3rd Edition) - Newest Edition
$41.00
The Genki series is a very popular Japanese textbook used by students and teachers around the world. It works well in the classroom as well as for individual study (although, the individual student will want the sold-separately Genki Answer Key also)
For the self-study student, we recommend getting the workbook if you have someone who can check your work and penmanship. Otherwise, you might want to just start with the textbook.
Genki gives students a solid grounding in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing
152 pages
Includes a link to access no-extra-cost audio
ISBN 978-4-7890-1731-2
Japanese Kanji for JLPT N5-Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 [Paperback]
$22.00
SAVE WITH DIGITAL! This item is included in a digital bundle at a discount. If you would like the eBook version (PDF, ePub, or Kindle MOBI) and the MP3s, please see our discounted bundles here - JLPT N5 BUNDLE
Includes sound files for each Example Sentence. You will receive an email with the download link immediately; the paperback will be mailed to you soon after that.Japanese Kanji for JLPT N5 covers the kanji needed to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N5. This is the easiest of the test levels and is suitable for beginners who have mastered hiragana.
Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 or just would like a solid start on learning kanji, this book will teach you the most useful characters in an easy-to-understand way. Download the MP3s and the accompanying PDF for a complete learning system (included for no extra charge).
Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within.
Learn the readings (pronunciations) and meanings of each kanji.
Learn the stroke order for each kanji.
Helpful mnemonic stories are offered to help remember the meaning of each kanji.
Each kanji includes several vocabulary words with the kanji and one example sentence.
BEGINNER LEVEL
Japanese Reading for JLPT N5-Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 [Paperback]
$22.00
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Includes sound files for each Example Sentence. You will receive an email with the download link immediately; the paperback will be mailed to you soon after that.Japanese Reading for JLPT N5 helps you practice the reading section of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N5. This is the easiest of the test levels and is suitable for beginners who have mastered hiragana.
Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 or just would like to practice reading, this book will give you a way to build your reading comprehension. Download the MP3s and the accompanying PDF for a complete learning system (included for no extra charge).
Download the sound files for every story or essay.
Quiz your reading comprehension by answering the questions (similar to what would be on the test)
Grammatical notes: understand difficult sentence structure or grammatical patterns.
Key vocabulary words are defined.
BEGINNER LEVEL - It is recommended to know basic sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary before getting this book.
Learn Japanese through Dialogues Volume 3: At the Restaurant [Paperback]
$22.00
SAVE WITH DIGITAL! Don't need a physical book? This is also available in this Money-Saving Digital Bundle.
134 Pages | Includes Digital Files | 5.5 x 8.5 inch Paperback
Note: this is a physical paperback that will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files by email immediately after ordering.
Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese! (And get FREE MP3s of all the dialogues too!)
Learn Japanese vocabulary in context, improve your listening comprehension, and learn how to talk to others in Japanese.
This was written for beginners of Japanese, but if you haven't yet learned hiragana, please see our Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha here.
We are including, at no extra charge, MP3s for the seven dialogues found in this book. Create play-lists to study on the go or burn the sound files to a CD to listen at home. The download link will be emailed to you immediately after ordering. The MP3s are all recorded by native voice actors and actresses.
The dialogues found in this book are all about context and how Japanese is actually used with friends casually and when peppered with politeness among new acquaintances.
Please use the sound files (included in this download). We hope this book by itself will be helpful, but the sound files--in our opinion--give it most of its value.
Contents:Dialogue 1: Making ReservationsDialogue 2: Getting a Table for a FriendDialogue 3: Meeting Sally LateDialogue 4: OrderingDialogue 5: Waiting for FoodDialogue 6: UdonDialogue 7: New Year and SobaDialogue 8: At a Donut Shop
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Kakkoii Ojiisan Cool Old Man in Japanese Shirt
from $41.00
Perfect for the older (but still cool) man in your life. The Japanese reads, "kakkoii ojiisan" and means "cool old man."
Love Japanese culture and art? Dream of being a Samurai or Yokozuna? Get this Japan themed conversation starter shirt today.
This makes for a great staple t-shirt. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz (153 g/m2) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
Makoto Issues 37-42 Value Bundle [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
$25.00
$40.00
This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #31 through #36 for six complete issues. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!
❝Makoto is a great magazine for not only learning the Japanese language, but it also features articles about Japanese culture and food as well. Furthermore it holds lots of info about places of interest that one should visit when traveling in Japan.❞
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If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $24, but get it today at nearly half price!
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Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader.
Makoto #37: Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan #9 (beginner) + Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park (Intermediate) [39 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 15 Sounds Files]
Makoto #38: Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan #10 (beginner) + Japanese Fruits (Intermediate) [45 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sounds Files]
Makoto #39: Japanese Readers: Japanese Pronunciation (beginner) + Japanese Earth-quakes (Intermediate) [49 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 17 Sounds Files]
Makoto #40: Japanese Readers: Japanese Toilet (beginner) + Princess Uriko and the Amanojaku (Intermediate) [46 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 17 Sound Files]
Makoto #41: Japanese Readers: The Closet (beginner) + Celestial Maiden’s Feathered Robe (Intermediate) [48 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 20 Sound Files]
Makoto #42: Japanese Readers: ii toshi (beginner) + Hikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of the Eight (Intermediate) [54 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 22 Sound iles]
Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう! Let’s polish our Japanese!
Here’s what you get in every issue:
Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji
Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories.
Two stories: one for beginners and one for intermediates; every single line and every word are explained and defined.
Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates.
Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities
Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress of each story. One read slowly and one read at normal speed.
Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying.
Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00.
Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese.
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Kotowaza, Japanese Proverbs and Sayings [Paperback]
$22.00
An AMAZING Value: The full 108-page book as an ebook + 150 sound files! This pack covers FIFTY of the most powerful and extremely useful Japanese proverbs with sound, examples, and explanations. Each example sentences has both a slow and regular speed version sound file.
An eBook in Flash for interactive study and listening
A 108 Page PDF (for printing or onscreen study)
A slow recording of each example sentence
A normal speed recording of each example sentence
Works with PCs or Macs
NEW! Includes Kindle and ePub formats for reading on any ebook reader
ePub works on Android devices with FBReader and possibly other EPUB book reader apps.
NEWLY REVISED: Now with a FREE download link including all MP3s of the proverbs and the example sentences (fast and slow recordings) + a PDF of the ebook to print.
Fifty Highly Useful Kotowaza–Japanese Proverbs with detailed explanations and illustrations. These proverbs represent some of the more useful Kotowaza heard in daily Japanese life. You'll notice them in movies, in writing, and most importantly spoken by friends and colleagues.
Knowing common Kotowaza will not only help you express your thoughts more clearly but can take your Japanese to a whole new level.
Fifty Useful Proverbs
Literal English translations and similar English proverbs are given
Helpful notes explain grammar and background
An Example sentence shows how the proverb is used
Vocabulary defined for every Japanese word
For Beginners up
FREE MP3s (download link found on the last page)
Please note: you will receive a zip file which must be opened with a PC or Mac. Later, you can send the files to your phone or tablet.
Kanji Look and Learn Textbook 512 Kanji with Illustrations and Mnemonic Hints
$51.00
This book covers 512 kanji with illustrations and mnemonic hints. Any beginner to upper beginner or those studying for the JLPT N4 or N5 would find this book useful. Being published by The Japan Times, it also works well with the Genki series textbooks.
Kanji can be easily learned through fun illustrations and mnemonic hints
Users can readily look up the meaning, readings, stroke count, and stroke order of kanji
The various indexes at the end of the book allow learners to easily look up a particular kanji or kanji vocabulary
The companion workbook helps users to learn kanji not only at the level of characters and words, but also in the context of sentences and longer text
Kanji de Manga Volume 1
$17.00
Paperback. 144 pages. 7 x 5 inches.
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This award-winning series from Manga University uses original comic artwork to teach readers how to identify and write the most common Japanese kanji ideographs. Volume 1 introduces 80 basic kanji that all Japanese schoolchildren are required to learn before entering the third grade.
"A brilliant idea!" says Ronald A. Morse, retired professor of Japan Studies at UCLA and the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. "Japanese kanji — the written symbols adapted from Chinese — were originally drawings of images from real life. Japanese comic books and cartoons now provide fresh images to help us learn. Kanji de Manga uses today's manga images to make the kanji learning process fun and easy for otaku of all ages. This is a brilliant approach to learning the language."
Each page features its own comic strip, kanji pronunciation guide, stroke order, and English explanations.
Created by Glenn Kardy, editor of several volumes in the popular How to Draw Manga series, including Getting Started, the first book of its kind to be used at major universities in the United States (UCLA) and Japan (Waseda). Artwork by Chihiro Hattori, niece of legendary manga artist Eichi Fukui. Features a foreword by Tomonori Morikawa, Professor of International Studies at Waseda University, Tokyo.
Japanese Sentence Patterns for JLPT N5 [Paperback]
$22.00
Plug and play vocabulary to learn Japanese sentence structure (文型 bunkei).
This book offers a way to practice grammar, vocabulary, and reading using JLPT N5 level grammatical patterns in various example sentences. For each grammatical pattern, we'll switch out words and point out construction rules to give you a full understanding how to use that form.This book includes:
34 highly useful beginner-level grammatical patterns
At least five example sentences for each pattern
200 sound files for every example sentence found in the book
Total sentence breakdowns--fully understand the mechanics of each sentence, the vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure
Meaning, usage, and construction of each grammatical pattern explained in plain English
Practice by creating Japanese sentences from each grammatical pattern (answers given)
The download link for the sound files (plus PDF version of the book) found on the last page
Japanese Grammar for English SpeakersWe highly recommend reading each example sentence several times—even dozens of times. Learning isolated vocabulary may be useful, but learning vocabulary within a natural context (sentence or phrase) while absorbing how the grammar is more efficient.While you read (paperback, tablet, or computer), you may want to use your smartphone to play the sound files.We assume you are using a textbook for your regular studies and have some (if only a touch) familiarity with very basic Japanese grammar. If not, we highly recommend getting a textbook to keep your learning structured before proceeding with this book. At the very minimum, to use this book, you must have a solid knowledge of hiragana.
Sound Words in Japanese [Paperback]
$22.00
This is for the paperback version which will be mailed to you. It includes the digital files, but if you prefer digital only, check out our money-saving Vocabulary Booster Bundle here.
Sound Words in Japanese
99 Essential Sound and Action Words in Japanese
Struggling to sound natural in Japanese? Looking for a Japanese "text"book that's as fun as it is educational? Learn how to use ninety-nine essential Japanese onomatopoeic sound words.
Japanese uses these fun sound words more often than we do in English. This book covers ninety-nine of the most useful sound words. In addition, each word also has an example sentence to show context.
Each of the ninety-nine entries begins with the target word itself and several English definitions. A single example sentence showing usage follows. At the bottom of the page are some notes either about the word itself or the example sentence.
Each word has its own MP3. The sound file is named for the word itself. The MP3 has the word and example sentence in Japanese.
* Furigana (small hiragana over each kanji)
* Completely new recordings of all Japanese
* Corrected mistakes and expanded with new words
* Added comments for every single sound word
JLPT N5 Official Practice Test and Workbook with CD [2020 Edition]
$27.00
Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test--especially for the first time--can be intimidating. But what if there is a way to find out exactly what your strengths and your weaknesses are before taking the test? What if there is a way to familiarize yourself with the test's format before the big day?
There is. This is the book.
This is the updated version, but here is a video showing the previous book. The content is very similar:
This is published by the people who run the test. They've designed this book to simulate the real test, but without the pressure of time and unfamiliar distractions. Take this test early on to know what parts of the test you should work on the most. Just before the test, go through this book to familiarize yourself with the test format.
It works all parts of the test, including listening (there is an audio CD).
Japanese Reader Collection Volume 2: Momotaro, the Peach Boy - Instant Digital Download
$8.00
NOTE: This is also available in the Complete Japanese Reader Collection Bundle.
NOTE: You will receive a spreadsheet with the download links. You should be able to open it as is, but if you have trouble, please use this free online tool to view the file - click here
Momotaro, the Peach boy is by far Japan’s most famous fairy tale. Now, you can read this famous mukashi banashi in real Japanese. Momotaro is a boy born of a peach who grows up to be a brave and mighty man. Oni is invading the village. The villagers beg Momotaro to get rid of the menace. Together with three strange allies, Momotaro heads off to Onigashima to defeat the Oni boss. Beginners can get a lot out of this product, but hiragana and very basic Japanese is required.
BONUS Story: The Tortoise and the Hare
An 83 Page PDF (for printing or viewing)
A slow MP3 recording of the stories
A normal speed MP3 recording
Kindle and Nook ebook formats included
Works with PCs or Macs
Japanese Reader Collection Volume 2: Momotaro, the Peach Boy
Read Real Japanese with Free MP3s
** Recommended for Beginners of Japanese **
Read the most famous Japanese fairy tale in real Japanese!
Every line and every word are explained and defined.
BONUS! We are also including the entire Usagi to Kame story (The Tortoise and the Hare) also with every word explained and defined.
MP3s Included at no extra charge are two MP3s of both stories. One is read at the normal speed and the other at a slow, easy to follow speed. You will find the link to download the MP3s on the last page.
Please note: you will receive a zip file which must be opened with a PC or Mac. Later, you can send the files to your phone or tablet.
Hiragana & Katakana Shitajiki Pencil Board
$14.00
A shitajiki is a portable hard surface to write on that Japanese students often used to keep their work neat. This shitajiki has all hiragana and katakana on a convenient pencil board.