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Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. The long-awaited follow-up to the bestselling Japanese language book, A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. In order to advance beyond beginning-level Japanese, students must develop facility in handling a variety of language issues both in written and in spoken Japanese, e. g., knowledge of complex sentence structures for reading authentic texts, mastery of conjunctions and transitional phrases for coherent sentence production, familiarity with nuances among related expressions for conveying ideas accurately, and other information. The entries in this volume address just such concerns. Arranged in dictionary form, with an abundance of example sentences, A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar goes beyond the basic to provide students with information which is essential to the mastery of intermediate-level Japanese.Contents:--Topic for Intermediate JapaneseThis section explains aspects of grammar which are necessary and useful for intermediate-level studies, including inter-sentential reference, tense and formality switching, strategies for conversation, and tips on how to properly interpret complex sentences. --Main EntriesDrawing from intermediate-level textbooks and other teaching materials, the authors have identified 200 grammatical items to be included here. Each entry contains a detailed, easy-to-understand explanation which provides not only the basic information on that entry, the subtle difference between similar expressions in other words, information that regular textbooks do not provide. --AppendicesThis section contains additional invaluable information, such as lists of expressions arranged according to function; rules for deciphering katakana loan words, and charts of compound verbs, compound particles, conjunctions, and affixes.  

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. A collection of the most important Japanese grammatical patterns with explanation and many examples.If you are a beginner, I would recommend A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar instead. But if you are a teacher or an upper beginner (and above) student and you are looking for a single book that covers the most important grammar, this 700+ page book is an excellent resource.Contents:Each entry gives construction, multiple example sentences (more than the Dictionary of Japanese Grammar series), and explains the meaning and differences between similar grammatical patterns.  744 Pages | ISBN 978-4-874246788

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Genki II, and for those who have completed N3. Students may also want the Workbook--especially if you have a teacher or a tutor who can check your work. Includes 2 CDs 342 Pages ISBN 978-4-7890-1307-9  

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Genki II, and for those who have completed N3. You will need the textbook to use this workbook. Click here for it. Requires the IAIJ Textbook. Best if used with a teacher or tutor to check work 149 Pages ISBN 978-4-7890-1308-6  

Closeout: last copy. Closeouts are usually returns or copies with more shelf wear. This one may have soft corners or other defects, but it should be in reasonably good condition. Once it's gone, it's gone. A business Japanese textbook subtitled "10 Chapters to Success," with business conversations in context and text in both Japanese and English. This is an older edition from ALC's Japanese textbook series. 実用ビジネス日本語：成功への10章 By TOP Language (Taketo Takano) 200 pages Published by ALC Press, 1993 ISBN 4-87234-235-6

Closeout: last copies. Closeouts are usually returns or copies with more shelf wear. These may have soft corners or other defects, but they should be in reasonably good condition. Once they're gone, they're gone. An instruction manual for learning Japanese characters through memory aids (漢字記憶術). You get the printed book and a CD. The CD is just a PDF of the book. By Robert P. Bodnaryk Ph.D. 422 pages Published in Winnipeg, Canada ISBN 0-9688937-0-8

Closeout: last copy. Closeouts are usually returns or copies with more shelf wear. This one may have soft corners or other defects, but it should be in reasonably good condition. Once it's gone, it's gone. This is a novel in English, translated from the Japanese. Mamoru Kusaka is a teenager still grieving. His father disappeared twelve years ago, his mother has just died, and he has moved to Tokyo to live with relatives. When his uncle, a taxi driver, is arrested after hitting a young woman with his cab, Mamoru sets out to clear his name. He finds evidence that the woman may have been running from someone connected to two other strange deaths, both officially ruled suicides. By Miyuki Miyabe, translated by Deborah Stuhr Iwabuchi About 256 pages Published by Kodansha International, 2007 ISBN 978-4-7700-3053-5

Closeout: last copy. Closeouts are usually returns or copies with more shelf wear. This one may have soft corners or other defects, but it should be in reasonably good condition. Once it's gone, it's gone. Tobira is designed for students who have completed a basic textbook series but need help solidifying the grammar, vocabulary, and kanji they have learned. Not only does it review key grammatical points, vocabulary words, and kanji, but it introduces new ones and exposes the student to longer texts to improve reading and communication skills.  The companion Kanji book can be found here: Tobira Power up your Kanji 403 pages Published by Kurosio

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. 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. 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 390 pages Brand New 3rd Edition ISBN 978-4-7890-1732-9  

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.   This book practices all parts of the JLPT N4 AND N5 level (Beginner and Upper Beginner). It includes two CDs for the listening section. This is a practice test book and not necessarily a study guide. It doesn't have a lot of explanation (it does have some hints), but it is great for determining your strengths and weaknesses and that will help you prepare for the test. The best thing is it will provide a lot of practice for you.  222 Pages with a 33 page Answer Key ISBN 978-4-7574-1948-3

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Charles Danziger and Mimei Sakamoto team up for Harvey & Etsuko's Manga Guide to Japan, a zany "east meets west" look at what happens when an irascible mouse from Manhattan (Harvey) asks a cartoon cat from Tokyo (Etsuko) to help him find the keys to manga fame and fortune in Japan. Etsuko offers to introduce Harvey to the country's most famous manga artist, but only if he can first pass a test about all things Japanese. Meanwhile, Harvey is on another, equally important mission -- to track down a kidnapped cartoonist known as "The Big Cheez." Thus begins Harvey's adventure into the wonderful world of capsule hotels, public baths, pachinko parlors, karaoke clubs... and more!

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. 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 video shows the previous edition, but 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).

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Paperback. 144 pages. 7 x 5 inches. -------------------   Great for beginners! American pop culture is turning Japanese. Every day, millions of kids spend hours watching translated anime on Cartoon Network and reading telephone book-sized comics called manga. From Spirited Away to Shonen Jump, if the label says "Made in Japan," it's cool. But what if you want to enjoy anime and manga in its original language? Written Japanese consists of three scripts: the phonetic hiragana and katakana syllabaries, each comprised of 46 characters (collectively known as kana); and kanji, a complex set of characters based on Chinese ideographs. Hiragana and katakana are the true "ABCs of Japanese," as they can be used to write complete sentences. Children in Japan learn to read and write hiragana and katakana long before they are introduced to kanji. Most manga targeted toward the youngest readers in Japan are also written completely in kana. Kana de Manga makes learning hiragana and katakana easy and fun for students who already enjoy Japanese comics. Each page has a humorous manga illustration representing a word that begins with the hiragana or katakana character featured prominently at the top. A brief explanation accompanies each drawing; the English equivalent of the word is given, and there is a work area where students can practice writing the characters. 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.

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Paperback. 112 pages. 7 x 5 inches. -----------------     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.

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Paperback. 112 pages. 7 x 5 inches. -----------------     How much Japanese do you know? Probably a whole lot more than you think, even if you've barely studied the language ... or haven't tried to at all! Japanese is rich in vocabulary borrowed from other languages, especially English. These loanwords offer you a little shortcut on the long road toward mastery of the language. And many of the words have been turned into simple abbreviations, contractions, and acronyms, which makes them even easier to memorize. For instance, we watch anime (animation), shop at the depato (department store), send text messages on our sumaho (smartphone), and listen to BGM (background music) while studying. This Kana de Manga special edition features nearly 200 abbreviations, contractions, and acronyms. Studying these shortcuts is a fun and easy way to jump-start your Japanese!

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. 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.

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. This beginner level kanji textbook covers 162 essential characters. It is both a textbook and a workbook and includes a CD also. 157 pages Includes a detachable answer key Includes 1 CD

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. About 880 commonly used Japanese idioms, each explained and annotated, in one reference book. The idioms are grouped into four sections: those based on body parts, those drawn from animals, those formed from kanji compounds, and those that express mental or spiritual ideas. By Jeff Garrison, Kayoko Kimiya, George Wallace, and Masahiko Goshi Paperback, about 670 pages Published by Kodansha International, 2002 ISBN 978-4-7700-2797-9

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Starter A1 Katsudoo A2 Beginning Level 1 Katsudoo (exercises) Coursebook for communicative language competences. Marugoto is a coursebook for adult learners of Japanese that is based on the JF Standard* for Japanese Language-Education. Learners at Elementary1 level (A2) can have simple conversational exchanges about familiar everyday matters. Based on the philosophy of “Japanese for mutual understanding," each topic features people from a variety of cultural backgrounds interacting in Japanese. Hints about cross-cultural understanding, such as in dialog content, photos, and illustrations, can be found throughout the book.  Marugoto also places importance on audio input for language learning, with many classroom activities for listening to natural conversation. In Katsudoo the aim is to develop practical communicative ability through listening to a variety of Japanese and through speaking practice. In Rikai you are able to systematically study the language systems needed for communication. Both Katsudoo and Rikai can be main teaching materials, and the topics are the same. By studying using both, you can acquire an overall ability in Japanese. 181 pages Download supplementary materials including audio recordings from the website. ISBN 978-4-384-05754-6  

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.   Each book in the Mimi Kara series concentrates on one aspect of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This one is on vocabulary found on the level N1 (the hardest test). It includes 2 CDs to help with mastery. 295 pages Includes a detachable answer key English, Korean, and Chinese meanings and explanations   

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Tobira, possibly after Genki II, and for those who have completed N3.  

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.   This is the book you want if you are studying for the JLPT N1 test and find the listening section difficult. It is very thorough in its 89 pages. 89 Pages + 46 Page Detachable Answer Key Includes 2 CDs for the listening practice Includes answer key and script for the listening section ISBN 978-488319-566-4

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.   This is the book you want if you are studying for the JLPT N2 test and find the vocabulary section difficult. It is very thorough in its 207 pages. 207 Pages + 32 Page Detachable Answer Key Includes answer key  ISBN 978-4-88319-574-9

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.   This is the book you want if you are studying for the JLPT N3 test and find the listening section difficult. It is very thorough in its 85 pages and includes short explanations in simple Japanese, English, and Chinese. 85 Pages + 46 Page Detachable Answer Key Includes 2 CDs for the listening practice Includes answer key and script for the listening section

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Includes Audio Files Do you often find yourself understanding what is being said but having a hard time expressing your own thoughts? Shadowing will help to familiarize you with common Japanese speech patterns. Whether you are new to Japanese or consider yourself an upper beginner, this book will help you improve. Download the audio, follow along in the book, and get to shadowing! Shadowing works by having you repeat what you just heard. With this method, you listen and speak almost simultaneously. If you practice Shadowing for even a short period of time every day, you'll be able to process spoken Japanese at a higher pace. Use your normal textbook to master vocabulary and grammar; use Shadowing to master fluency and improve your pronunciation. English, Chinese, and Korean explanations included Includes Downloadable Sound Files 978-4-87424-850-8 163 pages

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Includes Audio Files Do you often find yourself understanding what is being said but having a hard time expressing your own thoughts? Shadowing will help to familiarize you with common Japanese speech patterns. Whether you are intermediate or advanced, this book will help you improve. Download the audio, follow along in the book, and get to shadowing! Shadowing works by having you repeat what you just heard. With this method, you listen and speak almost simultaneously. If you practice Shadowing for even a short period of time every day, you'll be able to process spoken Japanese at a higher pace. Use your normal textbook to master vocabulary and grammar; use Shadowing to master fluency and improve your pronunciation. English, Chinese, and Korean explanations included Includes downloadable audio 978-4-87424-899-7 163 pages  

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.   This book covers every section of the JLPT which makes it a great practice test as well as study guide. While not nearly as in depth as books that concentrate on a single section of the test, it still covers a lot in its 111 pages. 111 Pages Includes CD for the listening section Includes answer key and script for the listening section

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.   For upper beginners wishing to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N5, this book provides a solid practice guide for all the parts of the test. The included CD allows you to practice the listening section of the test. 96 Pages With Answer Key and Listening section script Covers Kanji, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, and Listening

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N1 (Advanced) Kanji book.  159 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-724-4

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.  This book is to help advanced learners practice reading comprehension.  It is especially for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N1 (Advanced),  but is suitable even for those who aren't planning to take the test.  119 pages with 7 page answer key 978-4-87217-765-7

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N2 (Advanced) Kanji book.  159 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-727-5

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. For intermediates wishing to improve listening comprehension.  Includes 2 CDs 70 pages and 54 page answer key and transcript 978-4-87217-792-3

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Please note: This workbook requires the textbook. Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Genki II, and for those who have completed N4. Balances the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to help you enter the advanced levels. 100 Pages  ISBN 978-4-7890-1746-6

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Acclaimed storyteller and manga artist Ryuto Kanzaki makes her English-language debut with  Samurai Confidential, a sweeping pictorial that showcases the private, often complex lives of Japan's most famous samurai warriors. More than just a lavish picture book, though,  Samurai Confidential  is rich with nuggets of information not normally found in mainstream history books. From the Tokugawa shogunate to the final days of Edo, from Kenshin to Ieyasu to Musashi, Samurai Confidential has all the bushi bases covered. A stunning 64-page hardcover with 16 color pages, this hand-drawn masterpiece is as beautiful as it is educational. A perfect gift for anyone that is interested in Japan, its art, or its history. About the AuthorRyuto Kanzaki has been writing short stories and drawing manga for more than 30 years. Among her best-known books are Yashaou; Bay City Blues; and Maka ga Mieru (which she wrote under the pen name Aoi Nana). Her family is descended from the legendary Taira no Masakado, one of Japan's first bushi.

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. 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

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. 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. 81 pages Includes CD and detachable answer key Published by Bonjinsha

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. 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. 81 pages Includes CD and detachable answer key Published by Bonjinsha

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. 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. 69 pages Includes CD Published by Bonjinsha

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.   Unicom publishes The Preparatory Course for the JLPT and each book focuses on a specific section of the test. Each book provides an in-depth look at that section of the test. This is especially helpful if you know your weaknesses and want to drill, drill, drill them away. This book is for the advanced level N2 and covers sentence structure, vocabulary, and grammar. 245 pages 978-4-89689-481-3

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear. Tobira is designed for students who have completed a basic textbook series but need help solidifying the grammar, vocabulary, and kanji they have learned. This book covers 800 of the most important kanji. It reviews the 200-300 kanji a basic level textbook should teach and adds to that. The main textbook can be found here: Tobira Textbook. 236 Pages Published by Kurosio