Learn Japanese Vocabulary (10 eBook BUNDLE) [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]

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Description

What you get

10 eBooks + audio + Anki flashcards

It's a digital bundle, so nothing is shipped. Right after checkout we email you a link to download:

10 eBooks as PDFsOver 1,300 pages, every entry explained in plain English.
The same eBooks as ePubsFor phones, tablets and e-readers.
1,575 audio filesEvery idiom, proverb, sound word and example sentence read aloud.
6 Anki flashcard decksFor the three idioms books, the proverbs and the sound words.

How you'll use it

Read, listen, review, use

  1. ReadEach entry is short: the meaning, the picture behind it and an example.
  2. ListenHear the expression and its example, and say it out loud.
  3. ReviewGo over the idioms, proverbs and sound words in Anki.
  4. UseTry one in a sentence of your own the same day.

Dip in anywhere: every entry stands on its own.

10eBooks
303idioms
1,575audio files
1,300+pages
LevelN4

Beginner to intermediate, mixed levels · Best after Genki I

What's inside

10 eBooks, in four groups

The expressions Japanese people actually use, each one explained in plain English with an example and audio.

  1. Step 1

    303 everyday idioms

    Three books of idioms in plain English: what each one means, the literal picture behind it, an example sentence and the vocabulary, with audio for every idiom and example.

    101 Common Japanese Idioms
    101 More Common Japanese Idioms, Volume 2
    101 More Common Japanese Idioms, Volume 3
  2. Step 2

    Proverbs and famous sayings

    50 proverbs every Japanese person knows, like ちりも積つもれば山やまとなる (even dust, piled up, becomes a mountain), then famous lines from Japanese history and literature.

    Kotowaza: Japanese Proverbs and Sayings
    Famous Sayings in Japanese
  3. Step 3

    Sound words and word origins

    99 sound and action words like あつあつ (piping hot), then 60 words and sayings traced back to where they came from, like why fudging a number is さばを読よむ, reading mackerel.

    Sound Words in Japanese
    Unpacking Japanese Words
  4. Step 4

    Memes and a 30-day challenge

    100 memes with every sentence broken down and explained, and a 30-day challenge of kanji, vocabulary and listening, about 15 minutes a day.

    Learn Japanese Vocabulary through Memes
    Learn Japanese Vocabulary through Memes 2
    Beginning Japanese 30 Day Chousen
  5. Your goal: Japanese that sounds natural

What learners say

4.9from 9 reviews

“The audio quality is amazing and the explanations are clear and easy to follow. Definitely recommended.”

Ana H.

“Top quality audio and text make all these a pleasure to use. Nice, clear voice and good explanations of the written parts.”

Michael J.

“I use to buy Japanese learning material from Yumi & Clay and all I can say is that they create all the content with care, love, and dedication.”

Javier N.

Read all 9 reviews

Who it's for

Past the basicsKnow some Japanese? Learn the expressions textbooks leave out.
Want to sound naturalIdioms, proverbs and sound words are how people really talk.
Learn for funMemes, word origins and the stories behind the sayings.
  • Pay once, keep them forever
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Questions

What do I get?

10 eBooks as PDF and ePub files, 1,575 MP3 audio files, and Anki flashcard decks for the three idioms books, the proverbs and the sound words.

How do I download it?

Right after checkout we email you a download link. Download everything at once on a computer, or open single books on your phone or tablet. You don't need Dropbox or any other account.

Can I read them on my phone or Kindle?

Yes. The ePub files work in Apple Books, Google Play Books and most reading apps, and the PDFs open anywhere. Our eBook guide walks you through each device.

Do these books open in the Makoto+ app?

Not yet. For now they're downloads: PDF, ePub and MP3.

What level is it?

Mixed. The 30-day challenge suits beginners who know hiragana; the idioms, proverbs, sayings and memes suit upper beginners and up. Every entry has an English explanation and audio.

Is a printed version included?

No, this is the digital bundle. Several of these books are also sold as paperbacks.

What if it isn't right for me?

Tell us within 60 days and we'll swap it for a better-fitting bundle or refund you in full.

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Many learners do both. The free Makoto+ Japanese Explorer App (iPhone/iPad and Android) puts them side by side: the books you own and the stories in your membership, in one library.

Try before you buy

Try seven idioms free

Flip through the start of 101 Common Japanese Idioms in Plain English, Volume 1, one of the ten books in this bundle, exactly as it appears: seven animal idioms, each with its meaning, the literal picture behind it, an example sentence and the vocabulary. Then hear two of them, 猫の額 (ねこのひたい) and 猫の手も借りたい (ねこのてもかりたい), read aloud with their example sentences.

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猫の額: as small as a cat's forehead Idiom + example

猫の手も借りたい: so busy you'd borrow a cat's paws Idiom + example

The bundle has ten books, including three volumes of idioms, proverbs, famous sayings, sound words and two meme books, all with audio.

  • 5 stars: 8 (89%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (11%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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James Smith (Slaughters, US)
The Resources Will Get You From Zero to Hero

Using the materials from Clay and Yumi have me confident that not only will I be able to ace the Jlpt, but in time will actually be able to converse easily in Japanese without anxiety.

Wow, thank you! We're so happy that our materials have helped you learn and improve your Japanese skills. We're here to help if you have any questions while going through the material.

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Diego Vegas (Llanquihue, CL)
Actually useful

It's helping me to learn new word and the books are actually funny. I still regret that I cannot read the ebooks on my Kobo Touch

Glad you liked it! Did you try the 'kepub.epub' versions? Those are actually made for the Kobo devices. I haven't tried it on every device, but please try that file format if you haven't already.

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Javier Nieto (Madrid, ES)
As usual, the content is of great quality

I use to buy Japanese learning material from Yumi & Clay and all I can say is that they create all the content with care, love, and dedication. This bundle is not the exception, a lot of content of great quality.

Thank you!

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Angélica Díaz Correa (Bogotá, CO)
Really helpful

These books are very helpful to study deeper the Japanese language.

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Ana Hibert (Edinburgh, GB)
Incredibly helpful

The audio quality is amazing and the explanations are clear and easy to follow. Definitely recommended.

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Giacomo Saragoni Lunghi (Macerata, IT)
The best as always

as always the best. full of explanations, curiosities. With audio that helps to understand the correct reading of the kanji. absolutely recommended

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Marina Richter (Vienna, AT)
Super easy on beginners

It is a new world to start learning Japanese if you grew up on your Indo-European alphabets, but the set makes it an exciting and beginner-friendly experience. I also love the short videos the couple is posting on their facebook page -. they are joy to watch, while actually also learning something at the same time.

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ArK (Katowice, PL)
!!!

やっぱりすごいですよ!

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Michael Jay (Hampton, GB)
Very useful!

Top quality audio and text make all these a pleasure to use. Nice, clear voice and good explanations of the written parts.
An excellent way to improve your comprehension and speech.

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Antonio Javier

Is there going to be a Spanish edition?

The Japan Shop

Thank you! Our Sabrina is translating many of the books and has them on her store:
https://conociendojapon.com/tienda/

I don't think she has the full Vocabulary bundle yet, but if you reach out to her, she may focus on getting that done.

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Terence

Hi,
From the sample pages it looks like romajl is used most of the time.
I assume there is no way to remove it.
Regards, Terence.

The Japan Shop

I'm working on that! Most of the books are romaji free now. I still have to do the Proverbs and Sound Words books (the first screenshots are from that book), but this is a short-term goal. The 30 day Chousen book also has romaji but that is for those very new to Japanese.