Vocabulary Builders Paperback

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  

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) Tonic eiyo drinksSalaryman's secret weapon? マンガタン発売中 FEATURES 特集 tokushu 6 Mad · Ad -- A new type of daruma doll for aspiring politicians 12 Tonic Eiyo Drinks This product category, which doesn't even exist in the US, is a major part of the Japanese pharmaceutical market. D.C. Palter reports on the appeal of these pick-me-up mini-drinks. 22 Mr. Baseball Kirk Martini tells you what's authentic and what's not in this movie starring Tom Selleck & Takakura Ken.   DEPARTMENTS 連載／コラム rensai / koramu 4 Letters Mangajin to learn English? Reprinting permission; not-so-amused Australian reader, etc. 26 Computer Corner CD ROM Reviews: What's available in this new medium for learning Japanese. 30 Basic Japanese: Hesitating with ano A little like "Uhh..." in English, but possibly more polite, you can get a lot of milage out of ano. We show you the range of uses. 82 Vocabulary Summary 84 Mangajin · Mono 86 Classifieds   MANGA 漫画 manga 9 Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson 20 Beranmei Tochan · べらんめい父ちゃん, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro 37 O-jama Shimasu · オジャマします, by Imazeki Shin 38 Sarari-kun · サラリくん, by Nishimura So 40 Kuriko-san, Konnichi-wa · くろこさん、こんにちは, by Terashima Reiko 42 Yuyake no Uta · 夕焼けの詩, by Saigan Ryohei 51 Ningen Kosaten · 釣りバカ日誌, by Yamasaki & Kitami 31 Furiten-kun · 人間交差点, by Gyu & Kondo    

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) The life of a translatorInterviews with the pros FEATURES 特集 tokushu 6 Mad · Ad We dropped in this Perot parody just before Perot dropped out; still good for a laugh 8 The Tezuka Controversy Protestors voice concern over racial images found in the work of Japan's "God of Manga," Tezuka Osamu 14 Translators Talk Frederik Schodt interviews four professional translators who tell all about their work, lifestyle, and how they got involved in this business anyway 20 Sumo, Japan's Trendy Old Sport a 2,000-year-old sport is giving baseball a run for the money in the TV ratings wars   DEPARTMENTS 連載／コラム rensai / koramu 4 Letters    Our Tokyo distributor responds; a question about archaic Japanese, etc. 5 Brand News    Don't Wally, be happy 23 Computer Corner Daryl Shadrick reports on two new tools for producing high-resolution laser print output of Japanese text--Adobe Type Manager-J, and Kanji TrueType 24 Basic Japanese: Introductions In practice, introductions use an almost random mix of a few basic elements. We introduce you to the elements, and show a few variations. 84 Classifieds 86 Mangajin · Mono 88 Vocabulary Summary   MANGA 漫画 manga 12 Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson 34 Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi 36 O-jama Shimasu · オジャマします, by Imazeki Shin 38 Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta Katsuhiko 40 Beranmei Tochan · べらんめい父ちゃん, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro 42 Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru · ビンボー生活マニュアル, by Maekawa Tsukasa 53 Eigyo Tenteko Nisshi · 営業てんてこ日誌, by Gyu & Kondo 69 The Phoenix · 火の鳥, by Tezuka Osamu

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) The Corporate WarriorA Dying Breed? FEATURES 特集 tokushu 6 Kigyo Senshi, The Corporate Warrior Is the Japanese "salaryman" a selfless corporate soldier, prepared to make even the ultimate sacrifice for his company? There seems to be dissension in the ranks.   DEPARTMENTS 連載／コラム rensai / koramu 4 Letters Seward's compaint; raves for The Tunnels; ablooper story, & more. 5 Brand News What do you call a new kind of washing machine that cleans with air bubbles? 14 Books Rising Sun, by Michael Crichton; Shoshaman, by Arai Shinya; books on business 21 Computer Corner Info on CompuServe's Japan and Japanese-related forums 22 Basic Japanese: Informal Politeness The word "politeness" is a convenient simplification, but there are actually several dimensions involved. 76 Classifieds 78 Mangajin · Mono New this issue: Obatarian 5-volume set; O-jama Shimasu 3-volume set 80 Vocabulary Summary   MANGA 漫画 manga 10 Sarariiman Senka · サラリーマン専科, by Shoji Sadao 18 Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson 26 Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta Katsuhiko 27 O-jama Shimasu · オジャマします, by Imazeki Shin 29 Eigyo Tenteko Nisshi · 営業てんてこ日誌, by Gyu & Kondo 45 The Phoenix · 火の鳥, by Tezuka Osamu 63 Oishinbo · 美味しんぼ, by Kariya & Hanasaki

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

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    

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