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Paperback. 112 pages. 7 x 5 inches. -----------------     "Yojijukugo" are timeless Japanese idioms consisting of four kanji — written characters adapted from Chinese. The kanji themselves were originally drawings of images from real life. Japanese comic books and cartoons now provide fresh images to help us learn. "Kanji de Manga," recipient of the Saitama (Japan) Prefectural Government Business Innovation Special Award, uses today's manga images to make the kanji learning process fun and easy for "otaku" of all ages.   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.

Just how do I say "I" in Japanese?   Watashi? Watakushi? Ore? Boku? Ora? Sessha?   Yes. All of the above, and there are more.   This quick-and-to-the-point lesson, which includes free MP3s of all the examples and words, covers the basics and beyond of Japanese pronouns and honorifics. If you are a beginner and pronouns and honorifics confuse you, this book is for you.   Honorifics are words like san, sama, sensei, and senpai which convey esteem or respect for someone's position or rank. Even the pronouns are not simple. Gender, status, and familiarity all play a part in choosing your "Mr." or "Miss."   This book helps demystify Japanese pronouns and honorifics.   Are you a beginner? Great! Click add to cart to get started now.   -- Each book in the Inazuma Series of Japanese lessons focuses on a very narrow topic, giving you both the essential information upfront and the spice of nonessential but fun information following.    It is like eating your vegetables with ketchup.

  Note: This is the physical paperback version which will be shipped to your location. This physical book also includes the digital version, but if you are looking for the digital only version, please click here for the bundle with this book in it. Digital products have no shipping charges!   122 pages | Paperback | Includes FREE MP3s and eBook formats   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. What you'll get: 122 Page PDF Includes ePub & Mobi files 120 MP3s with every Japanese sound word and its example sentence Ready to improve your Japanese while increasing your cultural knowledge? Add to cart now.

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. Paperback edition • Includes free digital files (PDF + MP3 audio + Anki) Preview This Book: Kappa (Read & Listen) Try the same format you’ll get in the paperback—audio first, then read along. Normal Speed Audio Slow Speed Audio Preview PDF Open in new tab 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. What This Book Includes 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 Free audio downloads included (link provided inside the book) Each story includes both normal-speed and slow-speed recordings read by Yumi 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. Fascinated by yōkai and traditional Japanese stories? Click Add to Cart and begin your journey into Japanese folklore— while building real Japanese reading and listening skills.

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 ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

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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.    

➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today for only $3 a month or $36 a year. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more. 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 ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

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    

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