
Cute and Kawaii Panda with Bread Pan Da! in Japanese Oyaji Gyagu Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
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In Japanese, "bread" is "pan." The plain form copula, or "to be" verb is "da." Therefore, "panda" can mean either "panda" or "it's bread" in Japanese. Cute anime style panda with kawaii manga bread and katakana Japanese written. This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2) • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Side-seamed The Male model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm). The female model is wearing a size M. She's 5.8 feet (178 cm) tall, chest circumference 34.6" (88 cm), waist circumference 27.16" (69 cm), hip circumference 37.7" (96cm).
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #16 June 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #16Recommended 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: June 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Reiwa, A New Era* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Mouth is a Disaster* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagawa* Etymology: Kuromaku* Phrase of the Day: A little Birdie told me* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Nature Kanji* Grammar Time! Amario* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 12 and Reiwa, A New Era
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Mangajin 53
€9,95
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.
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #15 May 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #15Recommended 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: May 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Hanasaka Jiisan, the Blossoming Old Man* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Don't Stick Out!* Prefecture Spotlight: Tokushima* Etymology: tonikaku* Phrase of the Day: omoigakenai* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Body Part Kanji* Grammar Time! ga* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 11 and Hanasaka Jiisan
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Mangajin 10
€18,95
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.
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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 and the table of contents below are for this particular issue. The extra sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.

Kanji de Manga Special Edition: Yojijukugo
€9,95
Paperback. 112 pages. 7 x 5 inches.
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"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.

I came, I saw, I conquered in Japanese Kita Mita Katta Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
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Veni, Vidi, Vici said Ceasar. But if he crossed the Japan Sea, he would have said Kita Mita Katta. I came, I saw, I won. 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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An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Workbook
€21,95
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
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Learn Japanese with Yokai! Kitsune Fox [Paperback]
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★For Upper Beginners Learning Japanese ★Living in shadows and the in-between world of dreams and reality, yokai thrive in Japanese imagination. What are yokai? They are monsters, ghosts, unnatural beings, and even sentient household items. Yokai can be harmless and amusing, or they can be terrifying.
Now you can learn about yokai and read stories about them while polishing your Japanese. ♥ABOUT THIS VOLUME
Shapeshifting animals play a big part in Japanese folklore. As you might assume, these yokai are devious and can be dangerous. In this book, we will look at the two main animal culprits: the fox and the tanuki.
83 Pages
FEATURES
Includes three essays or stories
Each story is presented in three formats: 1) Sentence-by-Sentence with definition and commentary below 2) Japanese only (to test your reading ability) 3) English translation (to confirm your understanding)
The Sentence-by Sentence section of each story presents a small chunk of the Japanese with furigana over the kanji and a complete glossary of all the words; important grammatical patterns are pointed out and explained in plain English
Find a link to download sound files for the stories (for no extra charge) on the last page of the book
Each story has a slow and normal speed recording of the Japanese read by Yumi
STORIES INCLUDED
① Nine-Tailed Fox
② The Legend of the Killing Stone
③ The Fox's Wedding
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This book is designed so that both those fairly new to Japanese and those in the intermediate stages can equally find value. The ideal level, however, is for the upper beginner, somewhere around the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N4.
If you are learning Japanese and are fascinated by yokai and traditional tales of old Japan, click the Buy Now button to begin studying now.
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Learn Japanese through Dialogues Volume 7: On a Date [Paperback]
€11,95
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126 Pages | Includes Digital Files | 5.5 x 8.5 inch Paperback
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Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese! (And get FREE MP3s of all the dialogues too!)
Learn Japanese vocabulary in context, improve your listening comprehension, and learn how to talk to others in Japanese.
This was written for beginners of Japanese, but if you haven't yet learned hiragana, please see our Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha here.
We are including, at no extra charge, MP3s for the seven dialogues found in this book. Create play-lists to study on the go or burn the sound files to a CD to listen at home. The download link will be emailed to you immediately after ordering. The MP3s are all recorded by native voice actors and actresses.
The dialogues found in this book are all about context and how Japanese is actually used with friends casually and when peppered with politeness among new acquaintances.
Please use the sound files (included in this download). We hope this book by itself will be helpful, but the sound files--in our opinion--give it most of its value.
ContentsDialogue One: Asking Someone Out on a DateDialogue Two: Let's Go to the MoviesDialogue Three: Rejected! (At a Party)Dialogue Four: Meeting Someone for a Date Dialogue Five: Conversation while a DateDialogue Six: Sharing Movie Interests Dialogue Seven: Saying Goodbye DOWNLOAD LINK
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Learn Japanese through Dialogues Volume 6: Business Japanese [Paperback]
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92 Pages | Includes Digital Files | 5.5 x 8.5 inch Paperback
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Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese! (And get FREE MP3s of all the dialogues too!)
Learn Japanese vocabulary in context, improve your listening comprehension, and learn how to talk to others in Japanese.
This was written for beginners of Japanese, but if you haven't yet learned hiragana, please see our Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha here.
We are including, at no extra charge, MP3s for the seven dialogues found in this book. Create play-lists to study on the go or burn the sound files to a CD to listen at home. The download link will be emailed to you immediately after ordering. The MP3s are all recorded by native voice actors and actresses.
The dialogues found in this book are all about context and how Japanese is actually used with friends casually and when peppered with politeness among new acquaintances.
Please use the sound files (included in this download). We hope this book by itself will be helpful, but the sound files--in our opinion--give it most of its value.
Contents:IntroductionDialogue 1: A Job InterviewDialogue 2: Making Copies for a MeetingDialogue 3: Business Meeting: SnacksDialogue 4: Business Meeting: Radio AdvertisingFREE MP3s
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #34 December 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #34
41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesRecommended 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 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: December 2020
41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Six (beginner) + Mt. Fuji (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 目をかける
Prefecture Spotlight: Hiroshima
Etymology: バツイチ
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : Kobayashi Issa
Kanji Spotlight: 町
Grammar Time! や
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan (beginner) + Mt. Fuji (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #32 October 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #32Recommended 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 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: October 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part II (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Using your chin
Prefecture Spotlight: Kyoto
Special: About Fushimi Inari Taisha
Etymology: Akachan
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku: Natsume Souseki
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part II (Intermediate)
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Scary or Cute Kawaii or Kowai in Japanese Raccoon Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
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To English-speaking ears, the Japanese for "cute" and "scary" are hard to distinguish. If you see someone's baby and want to say, "How cute!" Pay special attention to the vowel sounds. Kawaii desu! NOT Kowai desu! 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 48
€11,95
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.
Japan's most powerful family· Sony Data Discman (Japan's most powerful PDA)· The Karaoke Phenomenon
FEATURES
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Cover Story: Karaoke in the 21st Century
What started out twenty years ago as a clunky machine holding 400 eight-track tapes has become a multi-billion dollar industry. The future of karaoke is now.
MANGA
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Living Game · りびんぐげーむ, by Hoshisato Mochiru
An old man struggles to keep his house in downtown Tokyo despite intense pressure to sell.
44
American Comics · アメリカの漫画
Garfield (by Jim Davis) and Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson) in Japanese.
48
Kono Hito ni Kakero · この女に賭けろ, by Shu Ryoka & Yumeno Kazuko
Ms. Harashima Hiromi takes on the banking world with an airy confidence that shocks her colleagues.
74
Run! Run! Alcindo!! · Run! Run!アルシンド, by Ohira Kazuo
Some foreign players on J-League soccer teams are finding fame off the field.
78
Ningen Kousaten · 人間交差点, by Yajima Masao & Hirokane Kenshi
A man tries to understand why people were drawn to his mother, the late founder of a religious sect.
DEPARTMENTS
16
Brand News (Innovative uses of the Japanese Language)
Tempting treats to tantalize the tongue; laundry faster than a speeding train.
17
Political Cartoon
Japan's coalition government pulls together and takes on France.
62
Book Review: The Brothers: The hidden world of Japan's Richest Family
An epic tale of money, greed, and power -- and it's all true. Lesley Downer documents the incredible story of the Tsutsumi family, owners of the vast Seibu empire.
63
On the Bookshelf
Recently released books about Japan.
64
Computer Corner
The Sony Data Discman -- a virtual reference library that weighs little more than a pound.
LANGUAGE LEARNING
94
Basic Japanese: Forms of desire
You can't always get what you want -- without using the proper forms, anyway..
100
Translator's Note
Translator Editor Wayne Lammers warns against pronoun dependency.
101
Vocabulary Summary
MISCELLANEOUS
7
Publisher's Note
14
Letters
15
Bloopers
102
Classifieds