Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]

Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]

$24.00

Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]

$24.00
Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK] Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK] Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK] Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK] Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]
Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]
Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]
Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]
Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]
Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]

Unpacking Japanese Words: Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings [PAPERBACK]

$24.00
Description

Unpacking Japanese Words

Reading Mackerel and Other Curious Japanese Sayings

By Clay & Yumi Boutwell

Exploring Japanese word origins for learners of Japanese — Volume 1

“Wait—did you say reading mackerel?!” Yup. Welcome to the wild world of Japanese word origins. Each entry begins with the most likely etymology in Japanese, followed by the English explanation and a complete vocabulary breakdown—so you practice reading real Japanese before peeking at the English.

Upper beginner to intermediate Etymology & culture Line-by-line vocab Example sentences Audio included
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What you’ll learn

Make words stick with stories

  • Dozens of everyday (and delightfully odd) idioms, sayings, and words.
  • Cultural and historical backstories that make phrases memorable.
  • Line-by-line vocabulary with context and grammar notes.
  • Example sentences for real-world usage.
  • Audio recordings of all Japanese content—great for shadowing.
Who it’s for

Curious learners & word nerds

  • Upper beginners through intermediate students.
  • Fans of etymology, history, and language “aha!” moments.
  • Teachers looking for bite-sized lesson content.
  • Anyone who has ever yelled 「もしもし」 into the void.
How it works

Japanese first, then English

Start with the Japanese etymology, use the vocabulary notes to work through it, and only then peek at the English. This keeps the reading practice front and center while giving you the story behind the words.

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Unpack the stories behind Japanese words

With etymology, culture notes, line-by-line vocabulary, examples, and audio, this book turns “why is it said that way?” into “oh—that makes sense now.”

153 Pages - 9798319034519

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