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Would you like to share this umbrella? Great for the rainy day conversation starters. Use your Japanese powers for good and keep people dry. Who knows, while doing a good deed, you might even meet your significant other! In Japanese, aiaigasa means to share an umbrella. Often this has a romantic implication. You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. 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/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Size guide   S M L XL 2XL 3XL Length (inches) 28 29 ¼ 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ½ 33 ½ Width (inches) 18 20 22 24 26 28

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. In Japanese, it is mizaru, kikazaru, iwazaru. Don't see, don't hear, don't say. In Japanese, the three monkeys are called "sanzaru." There is a hidden pun in each of the sayings. The -zaru ending is an old form of -nai which is the negative and means "not." In Japanese, "saru" is monkey. This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2) • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Side-seamed Size guide   XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL Length (inches) 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Width (inches) 16 ½ 18 20 22 24 26 28 30

You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. 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/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center

In Japanese, "bread" is "pan." The plain form copula, or "to be" verb is "da." Therefore, "panda" can mean either "panda" or "it's bread" in Japanese. Cute anime style panda with kawaii manga bread and katakana Japanese written. A snug, form-fitting beanie. It's not only a great head-warming piece but a staple accessory in anyone's wardrobe. 100% Turbo Acrylic 12" in length Hypoallergenic  Unisex style

Are you a beginner at Japanese or really anything? Get this cute Japanese themed design to show off just how much of a beginner you are. The katakana reads "beri- beri-" which is from the English "very" but elongated to also sound like "berry." The Kanji reads "shoshinsha" which means "beginner." Very, I mean, Berry Beginner. This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2) • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Side-seamed The Male model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm). The female model is wearing a size M. She's 5.8 feet (178 cm) tall, chest circumference 34.6" (88 cm), waist circumference 27.16" (69 cm), hip circumference 37.7" (96cm). Size guide   XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL Length (inches) 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Width (inches) 16 ½ 18 20 22 24 26 28 30

You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. 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/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center

Chipmunk or Squirrel? We'll let you decide. Either way, this cute critter is in search for an acorn. The Japanese reads donguri, doko? And means, "Where is an acorn?" You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. 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/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Size guide   S M L XL 2XL 3XL Length (inches) 28 29 ¼ 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ½ 33 ½ Width (inches) 18 20 22 24 26 28

今日も頑張らないでおこう。 kyou mo, ganbaranaide okou. You've heard of the legendary Japanese go-to spirit. Ganbaru! Do your best! Here is the opposite. Today, as always, I'm not going to try. You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. 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/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Size guide   S M L XL 2XL 3XL Length (inches) 28 29 ¼ 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ½ 33 ½ Width (inches) 18 20 22 24 26 28

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 Model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm).

The Tanki Master series works on all five areas of the test in a cursory or "short term" way: Characters; vocabulary; grammar; listening; and reading It includes a CD for the listening section. For those taking the JLPT, we highly recommend a cursory book like this as a quick way to find out your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know what you need to work on, you can then consider getting a book specifically on that area. 84 pages Includes CD Published by Bonjinsha