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30 Day Challenge
One lesson a day for 30 days. Begin each day with a proverb, saying, or idiom. Master an important kanji, and then breakdown a sentence to help with your reading, vocabulary, listening, kanji, and even pronunciation.
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Learn Japanese with Yokai! The Kappa [Paperback]
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Learn Japanese with Yokai! The Kappa is a Japanese reader with full furigana and native audio, pitched at the upper-beginner to intermediate level where graded readers usually leave off. Bilingual on the page: the Japanese text with a full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes. The code printed in the back unlocks the stories in the free Makoto Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, where you can tap any word for its reading and meaning.
Learn Japanese with YōkaiVol. 1: The Kappa [PAPERBACK + DIGITAL]
A folklore-based Japanese reader for upper beginners who want to improve reading, listening, and cultural understanding—one strange creature at a time.
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About This Volume
Living in shadows and the in-between world of dreams and reality, yōkai thrive in the Japanese imagination. They are monsters, ghosts, unnatural beings—and sometimes even everyday objects that have come to life. Some are playful and humorous. Others are deeply unsettling.
In this first volume, you’ll meet one of Japan’s most famous yōkai: the kappa.
Kappa live in and around rivers, love cucumbers, and are notorious for pulling pranks on unsuspecting humans. But they aren’t simply villains. In many stories, kappa repay kindness, teach medical knowledge, or help people in times of need.
Through these stories, you’ll explore Japanese folklore while steadily polishing your Japanese reading and listening skills.
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Three essays / stories about the kappa
Each story presented in three formats:① Sentence-by-sentence Japanese with explanations② Japanese-only version for reading practice③ Full English translation to confirm understanding
Sentence-by-sentence sections include furigana over kanji, a complete glossary, and clear explanations of key grammar patterns in plain English
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Stories Included
What Is the Kappa?
A Kappa Mummy
A Kappa Repays a Debt
Who Is This Book For?
This book is designed so that both newer learners and intermediate learners can find value. However, the ideal level is upper beginner, roughly around JLPT N4.
If you already know basic grammar and kana and want to start reading real Japanese— with support—this book is an excellent next step.
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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 Kanji for JLPT N4 covers the kanji needed to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N4.
Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 or just would like a solid start on learning upper beginner-level 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.
UPPER BEGINNER LEVEL
Makoto Japanese e-Zine #18 August 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
Makoto E-Zine series #18Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: August 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Japan's Giant Hornets* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary* Prefecture Spotlight* Etymology* Phrase of the Day* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight* Grammar Time! * Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 14 and Japan's Giant Hornets
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Love cats? Love Japan? This shirt has a sleepy kitten atop the Japanese character for cat (neko). Love Japanese culture and art? Dream of being a Samurai? This beautiful Japanese art style makes a great gift for those interested Japan, ukiyo-e, or Asian art in general. 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
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Mangajin 44
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Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #6 September 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: Takeda Shingen38 Pages
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagoshima* Etymology: あばよ* Phrase of the Day: Here's looking at you, kid.* Kanji Spotlight: Behaviors* Grammar Time! しまう* Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation
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Mangajin 30
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
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PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html)
Japanese Hotels: The Inns and outs· Breakfast in America, Japanese style?
FEATURES
特集
tokushu
7
Political Cartoon
Politicians and Bureaucrats couldn't help the Japanese rice farmer this year.
10
Japanese Hotels: the Inns and Outs
From capsule hotels to love hotels to temple lodgings, Japan offers accomodations to suit every need and every budget.
22
Using Mangajin in Class
Mangajin is finding its way into a variety of classrooms in the US and Japan.
24
Results of the 1993 Babel Translation Contest
The winning entry, along with a judge's comments.
DEPARTMENTS
連載／コラム
rensai / koramu
4
Letters
The readers write.
5
Brand News
The sale of salt in Japan has been privatized and packaging has taken on a bit more flavor.
14
A Tast of Culture by Elizabeth Andoh
Some American hotels make an effort, but there is more to a Japanese-style breakfast than just fish and rice.
18
Book Review
Lois Peak's Learning to Go to School in Japan examines the transition from the indulgence of childhood at home to the constraints of school life.
28
Basic Japanese: Maitta
If you give up, if you're in a fix, if you're at a loss -- here's a word for you.
80
Vocabulary Summary
82
Mangajin · Mono
Get your holiday cheer here!
86
Classifieds
MANGA
漫画
manga
26
Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson
34
Selected Works of Ishii Hisaichi · いしいひさいち選集
36
Garcia-kun · ガルシアくん, by Takeuchi Akira
38
Sarai-kun · サライくん, by Nishimura So
40
Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta Katsuhiko
42
After Zero · アフター0, by Okazaki Jiro
51
HOTEL (Part I) · by Ishinomori Shotaro
Mangajin 28
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html)
Japan's yen to vend:Vending Machines· Rising Sun,the movie· 自動販売機（じどうはんばいき）
FEATURES
特集
tokushu
7
Political Cartoon
A political earthquake strikes Nagata-cho.
8
The Vending Machine Phenomenon
Why are there so many vending machines in Japan? We examine the phenomenon and show examples of some of the more exotic machines.
22
The Overseas Public Relations Division
The Japanese government moves beyond the Kabuki and tea ceremony in communicating Japan to the outside world.
24
Rising Sun: the movie
Not a bad movie, but not quite like the book.
DEPARTMENTS
連載／コラム
rensai / koramu
4
Letters The readers write.
5
Announcements & Events Japan-America happenings calendar.
14
A Tast of Culture: Elizabeth Andoh The seasons are important, even at mealtime.
18
Book Reviews Japan Tracel Bureau's pocket guides; Komikku Nichi-Bei Masatsu ("Comic Japan-US Friction"), Japanese Business Etiquette, and Made in Japan.
28
Computer Corner Four Japanese word processing options for PCs--all under $100!
34
Basic Japanese: Abunai!
The word means "dangerous," but the usage in Japanese covers more ground.
88
Vocabulary Summary
90
Mangajin · Mono More stuff for study and fun.
94
Classifieds
MANGA
漫画
manga
31
The Far Side, by Gary Larson
32
Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson
40
Furiten-kun · フリテンくん, by Ueda Masashi
44
Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi
46
Beranmei Tochan · べらんめい父ちゃん, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro
48
Katsu-Shika Q · 葛飾Q, by Tomisawa Chinatsu
65
Kacho Shima Kosaku · 課長島耕作, by Hirokane Kenshi
Mangajin 17
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html)
Tezuka Osamu - Japan's "God of Manga"· 手塚治虫―漫画の神様
WARNING
4
Politeness Levels - It's only fair to warn you.
5
Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations)
FEATURES
8
Mad · Ad - Why does Nintendo become Ninteido? Mad Amando comments on the situation in Seattle.
22
Tezuka Osamu: Japan's "God of Manga" - The Walt Disney of Japan? There's really much more to it; Fred Schodt, an unabashed Tezuka fan himself, reports.
DEPARTMENTS
3
Letters - Mangajin gets nailed for a blooper; questions about "v" and "b" in Japanese; etc.
7
Brand News - A clever magazine title, and a special on "Special Days."
16
Basic Japanese: Baby Talk - An introduction to Japanese Toddler-ese; words used only by small children, and how babies tend to mispronounce some sounds.
75
Computer · Corner - Jim Caldwell reports on the latest developments with Unicode.
76
Classifieds - Computer Stuff, Job Seekers, Pen Pals, Clubs & more!
78
Mangajin · Mono - The catalog pages
80
Vocabulary Summary - Words appearing in this issue of Mangajin
MANGA
10
Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson
26
The Phoenix, by Tezuka Osamu
44
Tanaka-kun, by Tanaka Hiroshi
46
Konnichi-wa Kuriko-san, by Terashima Reiko
48
What's Michael, by Kobayashi Makoto
56
Oishinbo (Part II), by Kariya Tetsu and Hanasaki Akira
BOOKS
72
About Books - Cross-cultural reading
73
In the Realm of a Dying Emperor, by Norma Field
Mangajin 16
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html)
Special Report:Eating Cheap in Tokyo
どれでも一皿百二十えん
WARNING
20
Politeness Levels - Like an extra dimension in the language
21
Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations)
FEATURES
6
Results from Our Reader Survey - Who in the world is actually reading this magazine? The results may surprise.
10
A Guide to Cheap Eating in Greater Tokyo - Pop culture includes food, too. In this issue, we tell you how to get around the high price of sushi.
DEPARTMENTS
5
Letters - The inside scoop on "Nori-da," plus a very special want-ad.
8
Brand News - Don't read this page if you don't appreciate a bad pun
9
Black & White Issues (II) - Frederik Schodt examines the controversy concerning racial stereotypes in Japanese manga.
14
Basic Japanese: Counters and Classifiers - You can count on Mangajin to bring you the straight scoop on counting in Japanese
75
Computer · Corner - Jim Caldwell reviews TwinBridge, a software that lets you use Japanese in English Windows applications
76
Classifieds - Computer Stuff, Job Seekers, Pen Pals, Clubs & more!
78
Mangajin · Mono - New this issue: What's Michael? Japan's favorite cat is now available in a 5-volume set
80
Vocabulary Summary - Words appearing in this issue of Mangajin
MANGA
23
The Far Side, by Gary Larson
24
O-jama Shimasu, by Imazeki Shin
30
Sarariiman Senka, by Sadao Shoji
34
Bono Bono, by Igarashi Mikio
42
Dai-Tokyo Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru, by Maekawa Tsukasa
50
Oishinbo, by Kariya Tetsu and Hanasaki Akira
BOOKS
72
About Books - An assortment of books for the cook
73
Tokyo Rising, The City Since the Great Earthquake, by Edward Seidensticker
Kana de Manga Special Edition: Japanese Sound FX!
Paperback. 112 pages. 7 x 5 inches.
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Have you ever wondered what a cat's meow sounds like in Japanese? How about the grumble of an empty stomach, the vroom of an automobile or the crash of an ocean wave?
Japanese Manga artists rely heavily upon onomatopoeia — sound-effects words — and this special entry in the best-selling Kana de manga and kanji de manga language-learning series from Manga University is jam-packed with nearly 200 illustrated examples of Japanese sound effects (and their English translations) in action!
Written 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. Features a foreword by Ronald A. Morse, retired professor of Japan Studies at UCLA and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
