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Makoto E-Zine Series #73: The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks For Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Page Count: 57 PagesFormats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra ChargeAudio: 16 High-Quality Sound FilesInteractive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound FilesExclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story)

Whether you've just mastered hiragana and seek practice, or if you're looking to enhance your reading comprehension of both hiragana and kanji, this book is tailored for you. If you are a beginner to upper beginner of Japanese, this new collection of stories is here to the rescue! Read real Japanese-beginner level but not boring Japanese! You won't find the Japanese version of Dick and Jane, but you will find stories written for adults. Enjoy reading flash fiction, super short essays, and funny stories of common mistakes made by learners of Japanese. Best of all, the only requirement is that you can read hiragana and have a very basic understanding of Japanese. Vocabulary and grammar will be defined and explained.Download free sound files of the stories read both slowly and at normal speed (link found on the last page)Or use the QR codes within to quickly scan and stream the audio as you readEvery beginner-level story is presented in three ways: hiragana only (with spaces), Japanese with furigana, and full Japanese without furiganaOn each page, you'll find a complete glossary of the words with grammar and sentence structure explainedFor beginners (who have learned or are learning hiragana)The format is a little different from our other more advanced readers. The idea is for the reader to read the entire story three times. Each page will have a sentence or two in hiragana (with spaces between words for you to see "words" instead of syllables) at the top and that same content in full Japanese (with furigana-small hiragana over kanji) at the bottom. The middle will have the glossary and grammatical explanations. Lastly, the story is presented in Japanese without furigana. See if you can read it after going through the previous two versions and explanations. If you have just learned hiragana, you may want to listen to the sound file while reading the top hiragana section to practice correct pronunciation. If you have studied Japanese a bit longer, you may want to start with the bottom version and take note of the glossary for understanding. The glossary will have the word as it appears in the story, but it will also give the "dictionary" form so you can look the word up further. Stories included in this volume: Story 1 TaiyakiStory 2 Mitarashi DangoStory 3 Japanese PancakesStory 4 Japanese DialectsStory 5 Cold MealsStory 6 Disaster Preparedness DayStory 7 Sports DayStory 8 Japanese NamesStory 9 General CleaningStory 10 MotivationHaving fun while learning a language is a great way to increase motivation. With increased motivation, you are less likely to skip a day's study. A skipped day can quickly become a skipped week and then a skipped... forever. And so, we hope you will have as much fun reading these stories as we had writing them.

Makoto E-Zine Series #72: The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks For Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Page Count: 62 PagesFormats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra ChargeAudio: 17 High-Quality Sound FilesInteractive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound FilesExclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story)

Makoto E-Zine Series #71: Your Guide to Japanese Mastery For Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Journey to Fluent Japanese Today!Page Count: 63 PagesFormats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra ChargeAudio: 17 High-Quality Sound FilesInteractive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound FilesExclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story)

Makoto E-Zine Series #70: Your Guide to Japanese Mastery For Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Journey to Fluent Japanese Today!Page Count: 58 PagesFormats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra ChargeAudio: 16 High-Quality Sound FilesInteractive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound FilesExclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story)

Makoto E-Zine Series #68: Your Guide to Japanese Mastery For Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Journey to Fluent Japanese Today!Page Count: 50 PagesFormats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra ChargeAudio: 20 High-Quality Sound FilesInteractive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound FilesExclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story)

** Recomendado para principiantes de japonés que dominan hiragana ** ¡Lee la fábula japonesa más famosa directamente en japonés!Cada oración y cada palabra es explicada y definida.Se incluyen MP3s sin cargo de ambos cuentos. Uno leído a un ritmo normal y otro a un ritmo más lento y fácil de seguir. Encontrarás el enlace para descargar los MP3s en la última página. La primera historia es sobre un pequeño, pero valiente, samurai quien termina salvando a una princesa y viendo su deseo cumplido. La segunda historia es de la famosa princesa de la luna, Kaguya, quien fue encontrada en un tallo de bambú. La princesa Kaguya es una de las fábulas más antiguas y, quizás, la primera historia de ciencia ficción del mundo. SOBRE ESTE LIBRO Este libro contiene varias versiones de los dos cuentos. Primero, tenemos la historia línea por línea con cada palabra de vocabulario definida y explicada. Luego, realizamos un análisis más profundo en los patrones gramaticales encontrados en el cuento. A continuación, puedes leer la historia enteramente en japonés, sin notas en español (se incluyen furigana con los kanjis). Finalmente, incluimos una traducción al español, la cual debería ser evitada hasta que te sientas seguro de haber comprendido la historia, o usarla si te resulta muy difícil descifrarla por ti mismo. Tal vez quieras intentar primero leer el cuento en japonés. O, si eres principiante, puede que te sea mejor revisar antes el vocabulario. Cualquiera sea la forma en que lo hagas, este libro te ofrece varias formas de leer, escuchar y aprender.

For Beginners of the Japanese language.Learning kanji--those thousands of characters originally from China--can be a rewarding experience. Japanese as a foreign language not dependent on the alphabet is often seen as exotic and "cool" to the English speaker. It certainly is, and kanji is at the heart of this appeal.This book will guide you through the first and most important hundred kanji. In a very real sense more difficult kanji build from this foundation. Learning these first hundred kanji well will greatly help your Japanese in the future. Yes, this is true even if your main goal is conversational Japanese.Learn the most common readings, useful example jukugo (kanji combinations), and understand usage with an example sentence for each kanji. Best of all, download the 100 sound files from our server and listen while you learn. We are also including a PDF version in the download so you can optionally study from your computer as well.* 100 essential kanji* FREE MP3s of all the readings and examples found in the book* Mnemonic and helpful comments throughout* Every kanji has its correct stroke order shown* Each kanji has multiple examples and an example sentence showing usageArigatou--and here's to your Japanese!

Makoto E-Zine series #56 Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese. Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge) FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading. FREE Anki deck for the intermediate story (also found in the download link) 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: Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and PunsVocabulary: ゴマすりPrefecture Spotlight: ChibaEtymology: 本 (book)Anime Phrase of the DayHaiku: 与謝よさ蕪村ぶそんKanji Spotlight: 水Grammar Time! というJapanese Readers: Sports Day (beginner) + Ushikata and the Yamanba (Intermediate)Buy now and start reading in seconds.

Recommended for Upper Beginner and up Students of JapaneseImprove your Japanese with "Japanese Tunnels: The Easy Way to Read, Listen, and Learn from Japanese History and Stories". This specialized Japanese history reader is crafted for upper beginner students of the Japanese language. Dive into the world of Japanese ingenuity and explore three fascinating essays on the architectural marvels that are Japan's tunnels.Nestled within a mountainous landscape, Japan is home to thousands of tunnels, each a testament to the nation's innovative spirit. This book presents a comprehensive look at these structures, including Tunnels in Japan, The Blue Tunnel, and Seikan Tunnel. Delve into the history and stories that weave the fabric of Japanese tunnel engineering.Key Features: Furigana Assistance: For those still acquainting themselves with kanji, every Japanese word comes with furigana.Detailed Sentence Breakdowns: Each sentence is meticulously dissected, offering word-for-word translations and grammar explanations.Uninterrupted Japanese Text: Challenge yourself with the full story in Japanese, without side notes, to enhance your reading fluency.Kanji Focus: Each essay highlights key kanji, enriching your understanding and kanji knowledge.Bilingual Texts: After working through the Japanese, verify your comprehension with our straightforward and mostly literal English translations.Audio Companions: Access downloadable MP3s featuring native Japanese speakers reading the stories at both normal and slow speeds, perfect for auditory learning.Enhance your learning experience with Free Anki Flashcard Decks tailored to each essay, aiding in vocabulary retention and review.As you journey through the pages, we encourage you to reach out to us with any inquiries or suggestions for future readers. Our personal email addresses are included for your convenience."Japanese Tunnels" is more than just a book; it's a gateway to mastering Japanese through the engaging lens of history. Join us in uncovering the stories behind Japan's remarkable tunnels, and take a significant step forward in your Japanese learning adventure. To your Japanese!

Makoto E-Zine series #51Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge) FREE sound files 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: - Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns- Vocabulary: 犬猿の仲- Prefecture Spotlight: Yamanashi- Etymology: セレブ- Anime Phrase of the Day- Haiku: 小林一茶- Kanji Spotlight: 男- Grammar Time! くらい- Japanese Readers: Mitarashi Dango (beginner) + Kicchomu's Horse (Intermediate)Buy now and start reading in seconds.

30 beginning Japanese lessons in 30 days.Just a few minutes a day!Do you have fifteen minutes a day to improve your Japanese kanji, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and understanding of Japanese sentence structure? Yes, all of them!Every day for the next month, grab a cup of coffee, and sit down for fifteen minutes. Each lesson focuses on one main vocabulary word. Learn a fun phrase, proverb, or idiom, and then take a deep dive with that word's kanji. Lastly, spend some time with an example sentence--every word is defined and important grammatical patterns explained.Sound files for all Japanese in the bookEach lesson includes several sound files of all the Japanese. The example sentences have two sound files each. One with the sentence read at normal speed and one slowed down. Spend your last few minutes "shadowing" or "overlapping" the audio to work on your pronunciation. As the sound file plays, say the words right after the speaker or with the speaker.You'll find a link to the audio files in the back of the book. Download for no extra charge.ABOUT CLAY & YUMIYumi was a popular radio DJ in Japan for over ten years. She has extensive training in standard Japanese pronunciation which makes her perfect for creating these language instructional audio files.Clay has been a passionate learner of Japanese for over twenty years now. His free language learning website, www.TheJapanesePage.com, got its start back in 1999 as a way to help other learners of Japanese as well as himself. In 2002, they opened www.TheJapanShop.com to help students of Japanese get hard-to-find Japanese books. Hiroko-san is our resident grammar champion! Her easy-to-understand explanations greatly enhanced the usefulness of this book. I hope you agree!Yumi and I are very grateful for your purchase and we truly hope this book will help you improve your Japanese. We love our customers and don't take a single one of you for granted. If you have any questions about this book or Japanese in general, please let us know.Clay & Yumi Boutwell

Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese! This is for beginners to upper beginners of Japanese.The dialogues found in this book are all about context and how Japanese is actually used while at a restaurant. The MP3s are all recorded by native voice actors and actresses.INCLUDES FREE MP3s found in a download link on the last page.The book itself contains the dialogues with the English translation, but it also adds cultural or grammatical notes to help you understand the dialogue in context. Each and every dialogue is broken down to make it understandable for even those new to Japanese. After each sentence, a literal translation is provided. That is followed by a full list of every vocabulary word found within that sentence.Contents: Dialogue 1: Making ReservationsDialogue 2: Getting a Table for a FriendDialogue 3: Meeting Sally LateDialogue 4: OrderingDialogue 5: Waiting for FoodDialogue 6: UdonDialogue 7: New Year and SobaDialogue 8: At a Donut Sho

Want to make Japanese friends? Having a thorough understanding of names will help.Want to enjoy Japanese movies, TV, or novels? If this fits your description, this book is for you.FEATURESLearn the most common 100 family names todayOver a hundred given names (male and female)Master the most common kanji and the most common readings found in Japanese namesDownload Anki decks, sound files, and worksheets for no extra charge.Dedicating time to learning names might not seem as "cool" or enjoyable as mastering slang or Japanese proverbs, but a strong foundation in Japanese names will significantly enhance your understanding.Japanese dramas and novels often introduce names without any consideration (or mercy!) for language learners, which can be frustrating. If you can't comprehend character names, it can dampen your enjoyment and leave you feeling lost, even if you understand most of the dialogue.Surprisingly, not many textbooks or courses devote substantial attention to names, despite being a crucial aspect of achieving true linguistic and cultural fluency.This book aims to change that once and for all by thoroughly studying the top 100 family and over a hundred given names (male and female) through kanji studies, worksheets, and Anki flashcard decks (see the last page for the download link).

★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 of them while polishing your Japanese. ♥ ABOUT THIS VOLUMEMermaids in Japanese are called ningyo, but unlike the Western image of a beautiful and seductive creature, the Japanese ningyo can be quite grotesque even. Sometimes the "human" part of the creature looks more bird-like or even ape-like. Ningyo usually appear at night and come from the sea. They often have amazing abilities, and eating their flesh may result in a very long, long life. FEATURESIncludes three essays or storiesEach 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 EnglishA link to download sound files for the stories is provided (for no extra charge) on the last page of the bookEach story has a slow and normal speed recording of the Japanese read by Yumi STORIES INCLUDED ① The Nihon Shoki and Mummies ② The 800-Year-Old Nun ③ Amabie 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.

Once one zooms beyond the basics of a language, idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and slang can provide the spice to keep motivation up and progress going forward. This book will introduce 101 of the most common Japanese idioms. We are including at no extra charge MP3s for all the examples 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 is found on the last page.We believe the best way to learn vocabulary--by far--is to study words within their proper context. Every idiom is followed by an example sentence and a paragraph or two explaining the context and usage. Each idiom will have three sound files associated with it. The MP3s are all recorded by native voice actors and actresses. The first sound file is the idiom itself. The second is the example sentence. The third sound file has the idiom, an English translation, the idiom repeated slowly, and the example sentence with translation. Try to mimic the Japanese speakers in sound and presentation. We highly recommend knowing hiragana before tackling this book. Most words have romaji, but the example sentences do not. Every kanji here has furigana (small hiragana) over it to aid reading. If you do not yet know hiragana, please check out our Hiragana book: "Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese."

READ real Japanese Today! By choosing short stories, the intimidation factor is greatly reduced. Not only that, but we divide the story up into tiny, easy-to-swallow segments with complete explanations to give you confidence as you read real Japanese page by page.Recommended for upper beginner to intermediate level students of Japanese.BONUS! Get FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese voice actress, one read at normal speed and one read slowly. Listen while reading. The link to the MP3s is found on the last page. NOW WITH QR CODES - While you can still download the sound files with the link on the last page, we are also including handy QR codes for both the slow and normal speed recordings of the stories. Simply scan the code with the camera of your phone and the audio will begin playing in seconds.EXTRA BONUS! Included with the sound files, are PDFs of all the vocabulary and grammar points. Feel free to print these out to use while reading. EXTRA BONUS! Lastly, we are also providing an Anki flashcard deck of the vocabulary for not extra charge.Now with Furigana! All our readers now have furigana in both the paperback and Kindle versions. Furigana is the small hiragana over the kanji--most devices support this new feature. (The Japanese only section has no furigana so you can practice reading the story again in "real" furigana-less Japanese)Have you studied for a year or two but just don't feel like you are progressing? This book is for you too. We suggest reading the Japanese only section first (includes furigana) and then go through the line-by-line running gloss section to cement understanding and learn vocabulary.All Japanese have furigana (printed version and Kindle version on supported devices (most new devices))Two complete Japanese short stories. Each story is presented in three unique ways.GLOSS: Read the story with a running gloss-understand completely. Every sentence is broken down word-for-word and with English explanation of the grammar.JAPANESE ONLY: The full story in Japanese only (without the running gloss) is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption.ENGLISH SUMMARY: Finally, we have included a simple and mostly literal English translation for you to check your understanding (Don't cheat! Work through the Japanese first!).Short stories make reading full Japanese texts possible.Download the FREE MP3s to listen while you study and the Anki flashcard decks of all the vocabulary from the stories.THE STORIES: The wise and mischievous Hikoichi has been a favorite of ours since we started these Japanese story readers. This book has two more stories, both involving a fox. Foxes (and tanuki), in Japanese folklore, can sometimes be spirits which can transform into different shapes. They also love to play tricks on humans. In both stories, Hikoichi is here to the rescue. Finally, we invite the reader to contact us with questions or requests for future Japanese readers. You will find our personal email addresses in the book. To your Japanese!What are you waiting for? Ninja up your Japanese. Click "Buy Now" now!

For Beginners of the Japanese language. Are you a beginner in Japanese and would like to improve your reading comprehension? Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a great way to set a goal for yourself, and goals help with motivation. Motivation acted upon nearly always leads to success.Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 (the easiest level) or would just like to improve your reading ability, this book will help.This book offers three ways to practice reading Japanese for the N5 test:1) 短文（80文字） short paragraphs with about 80 characters followed by one or more questions for comprehension.2) 中分 (250文字) Mid-length paragraphs with about 250 characters followed by one or more questions for comprehension3) 情報検索 In this section, you will be asked to extract necessary information using short text, graphs, or other visuals (such as timetables, schedules, or pamphlets).

Have you only recently learned hiragana but need practice? Or perhaps, your hiragana is no problem, but you want to build your hiragana and kanji reading comprehension?This new collection of stories is here to the rescue! Read real Japanese-beginner level but not boring Japanese! You won't find the Japanese version of Dick and Jane, but you will find stories written for adults. Enjoy reading flash fiction, super short essays, and funny stories of common mistakes made by learners of Japanese. Best of all, the only requirement is that you can read hiragana and have a very basic understanding of Japanese. Vocabulary and grammar will be defined and explained.The format is a little different from our other more advanced readers. The idea is for the reader to read the entire story three times. Each page will have a sentence or two in hiragana (with spaces between words for you to see "words" instead of syllables) at the top and that same content in full Japanese (with furigana-small hiragana over kanji) at the bottom. The middle will have the glossary and grammatical explanations. Lastly, the story is presented in Japanese without furigana. See if you can read it after going through the previous two versions and explanations.If you have just learned hiragana, you may want to listen to the sound file while reading the hiragana section to practice correct pronunciation. If you have studied Japanese a bit longer, you may want to start with the bottom version and take note of the glossary for understanding.The glossary will have the word as it appears in the story, but it will also give the "dictionary" form so you can look the word up further.Having fun while learning a language is a great way to increase motivation. With increased motivation, you are less likely to skip a day's study. A skipped day can quickly become a lost week and then a lost... forever.And so, we hope you will have as much fun reading these stories as we had writing them.

Unisciti alle migliaia di persone che hanno imparato l'hiragana in meno di due settimane con il metodo di Clay & Yumi.E se alcune eccentriche tecniche mnemoniche, suggerimenti utili e quiz di comprensione potessero permetterti di leggere il vero giapponese in meno di due settimane? Immagina di essere in grado di prendere un manga in lingua giapponese e di pronunciare effettivamente le parole! Ti piacerebbe essere in grado di leggere i segni sullo sfondo del tuo programma anime preferito? Cosa faresti con il tuo nuovo superpotere?Pensaci! Sarai in grado di fare ciò che la maggior parte della gente non farà mai: leggere il vero giapponese! Beh, forse non sarai in grado di capire quello che leggi, ma è a questo che serve un libro di testo. Essere in grado di leggere l'hiragana è il primo passo assoluto verso la conoscenza del giapponese. Fallo bene e fallo subito con "Hiragana, le basi del giapponese" di Clay e Yumi.In questo libro imparerai: ★★- Come padroneggiare i caratteri principali che costituiscono la base per tutto il tuo futuro apprendimento del giapponese.- Come padroneggiare i caratteri secondari e le combinazioni.- Come pronunciare il giapponese.- Come scrivere ogni carattere, in modo corretto, con l'ordine corretto dei tratti mostrato da immagini, passo dopo passo.In questo libro avrai: ★★- Tecniche mnemoniche utili che rendono l'apprendimento di un sistema di scrittura straniero un gioco da ragazzi.- Un layout completamente illustrato e facile da leggere.- Tutti i quarantasei caratteri principali più tutte le varianti.- La storia e i suggerimenti utili.- Fogli di pratica di scrittura di ogni carattere per ampie esercitazioni.- BONUS: Scarica gli MP3 per ascoltare la pronuncia corretta di ogni carattere giapponese e del vocabolario presente nel libro.- BONUS: Scarica altri fogli di pratica in PDF per estendere la tua pratica gratuitamente.★★ Alcuni commenti di studenti reali che usano il nostro metodo per imparare l'hiragana: ★★"RIESCO A LEGGERE E SCRIVERE IL VERO GIAPPONESE.... Non posso crederci, non posso crederci, non posso crederci... UN GRANDE GRAZIE!""Dopo le prime 7/8 lezioni il resto è andato via liscio e con il tuo aiuto ho imparato tutto studiando poche ore in soli 3 giorni!"."E' così bello poter leggere il vero giapponese mentre si imparano i kana.: D E più ti eserciti, più diventi veloce".★★ PLUS! ★★Scarica gratuitamente quasi DUE CENTINAIA di file audio per ascoltare non solo la pronuncia corretta di ogni carattere, ma anche di ogni parola e frase di esempio presente nel libro. Il link per il download si trova nell'ultima pagina dell'ebook.

Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese!Learn how to ask and give directions in Japanese by following along with these dialogues. All dialogues are explained in the ebook and you can download free MP3s to hear the conversations.We are including at no extra charge, MP3s for the seven dialogues found in this ebook. Create play-lists to study on the go or burn the sound files to a CD to listen at home. The download link is found on the last page. The MP3s are all recorded by native voice actors and actresses. We believe the best way to learn vocabulary--by far--is to study words within their proper context. The dialogues found in this ebook are all about context and how Japanese is actually used while asking and receiving directions. The ebook itself contains the dialogue with the English translation, but it also adds cultural or grammatical notes to help you understand the dialogue in context.While you do not have to know hiragana before using this ebook (romaji is provided), we highly recommend it. Every kanji here has furigana (small hiragana) over it to aid reading. However, if you do not yet know hiragana, please check out our Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese ebook: http: //www.amazon.com/Hiragana-Basics-Japanese-ebook/dp/B003YJEQVSPlease download the sound files (link found on the last page). We hope this ebook by itself will be helpful, but the sound files--in our opinion--give it most of its value. Contents: IntroductionDialogue 1: Where is the (train) station?Dialogue 2: How do I get to the library from here?Dialogue 3: Looking for Kasuga's HouseDialogue 4: Looking for the District OfficeDialogue 5: Looking for the American ConsulateDialogue 6: Looking for the American Consulate Part IIDialogue 7: Looking for a Convenience StoreFREE MP3

Hai imparato l'hiragana, la struttura delle frasi e la grammatica giapponese di base? Perfetto! Allora questa raccolta di brevi storie giapponesi è per te! Divertiti a conoscere i racconti popolari e la cultura giapponese mentre migliori il tuo vocabolario, i kanji, la grammatica e le tue capacità di ascolto (Si, perché anche i file audio delle storie sono inclusi!).Leggi nella vera lingua giapponese la storia del minuscolo Samurai Issunbōshi (alto quanto un dito!) che riesce a sconfiggere l'orco e prendere in sposa la Principessa grazie al suo coraggio; e la storia della Principessa Kaguya, nata da uno stelo di bambù brillante, che non si voleva sposare perché lei era figlia della luna là doveva ritornare. Questi racconti scritti in giapponese e commentati riga per riga ti condurranno mano nella mano lungo un viaggio straordinario.

Makoto E-Zine series #58 Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese. Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge) FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading. FREE Anki flashcard deck of the vocabulary found in the intermediate story. (Included in the free download) 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 includes two brand new stories or essays with newly recorded high-quality sound files for you to download for no extra charge. In this IssueLaughs, Jokes, Riddles, and PunsVocabulary: 猫をかぶるPrefecture Spotlight: GunmaEtymology: 侍Anime Phrase of the DayHaiku: 日野草城Kanji Spotlight: 金Grammar Time! がJapanese Readers: General Cleaning (beginner) + Yamanba and the Three Magic Charms Part 2 (Intermediate)Buy now and start reading in seconds.

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.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 is found on the last page. 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.While you do not have to know hiragana before using this ebook (romaji is provided), we highly recommend it. If you do not yet know hiragana, please check out our Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese ebook: http: //www.amazon.com/Hiragana-Basics-Japanese-ebook/dp/B003YJEQVSPlease download the sound files (link found on the last page). We hope this ebook by itself will be helpful, but the sound files--in our opinion--give it most of its value. Contents:1Dialogue One: Jane introduces Herself to a Coworker2Dialogue Two: Jane meets her New Boss3Dialogue Three: Jane introduces Herself4Dialogue Four: Jane meets her Neighbor5Dialogue Five: Jane has a Headache6Dialogue Six: Jane and Neighbor Tanaka7Dialogue Seven: Eating OutFREE MP3

READ real Japanese Today! By choosing short stories, the intimidation factor is greatly reduced. Not only that, but we divide the story up into tiny, easy-to-swallow segments with complete explanations to give you confidence as you read real Japanese page by page.Recommended for upper beginner to intermediate level students of Japanese.BONUS! Get FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese voice actress, one read at normal speed and one read slowly. Listen while reading. The link to the MP3s is found on the last page. BONUS! Get 4 FREE Anki flashcard decks of most the vocabulary and kanji. The vocabulary decks mostly have audio and pitch accent diagrams. NOW WITH QR CODES - While you can still download the sound files with the link on the last page, we are also including handy QR codes for both the slow and normal speed recordings of the stories. Simply scan the code with the camera of your phone and the audio will begin playing in seconds.EXTRA BONUS! Included with the sound files, are PDFs of all the vocabulary and grammar points. Feel free to print these out to use while reading.Now with Furigana! All our readers now have furigana in both the paperback and Kindle versions. Furigana is the small hiragana over the kanji--most devices support this new feature. (The Japanese only section has no furigana so you can practice reading the story again in "real" furigana-less Japanese)Have you studied for a year or two but just don't feel like you are progressing? This book is for you too. We suggest reading the Japanese only section first (includes furigana) and then go through the line-by-line running gloss section to cement understanding and learn vocabulary.* All Japanese have furigana (printed version and Kindle version on supported devices (most new devices))* Two complete Japanese short stories. Each story is presented in three unique ways.* GLOSS: Read the story with a running gloss-understand completely. Every sentence is broken down word-for-word and with English explanation of the grammar.* JAPANESE ONLY: The full story in Japanese only (without the running gloss) is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption.* ENGLISH SUMMARY: Finally, we have included a simple and mostly literal English translation for you to check your understanding (Don't cheat! Work through the Japanese first!).* Short stories makes reading full Japanese texts possible.* Download the FREE MP3s to listen while you study.THE STORIES: Kicchomu is a character very similar to another favorite of ours: Hikoichi. Kicchomu was an actual person who lived during the Edo period. However, the stories about him came much later. Like Hikoichi, Kicchomu is quick-witted and a little sneaky. This book contains two Kicchomu stories: Kicchomu and the Ferryboat - Kicchomu teaches a troublesome samurai a lesson.Kicchomu and the Mouse Carving - Kicchomu bests a master carver using cunning rather than skill Finally, we invite the reader to contact us with questions or requests for future Japanese readers. You will find our personal email addresses in the book. To your Japanese!What are you waiting for? Ninja up your Japanese. Click "Buy Now" now!

Learn katakana fast and painlessly. For English speakers wanting to start learning Japanese. If you want to learn Japanese, mastering hiragana and katakana should be one of the first things you do. Many textbooks begin assuming the student knows the kana. This book is designed to help you master katakana quickly. With this book, you will learn all the main katakana characters plus all the variations. You will also learn important vocabulary words using the katakana that you have learned. **FREE Download*** PLUS, the last page includes a link to download all the MP3s of the sounds (so you can be sure you are pronouncing the characters correctly), a poster you can print, a PDF of flashcards you can print and cut, and a PDF of our 14 page writing practice pad for mastering Katakana. All of this is included with this book at no extra charge. Argiatou and here's to your Japanese!

Hai imparato l'hiragana, la struttura delle frasi e la grammatica giapponese di base? Perfetto! Allora questa raccolta di brevi storie giapponesi è per te! Divertiti a conoscere i racconti popolari e la cultura giapponese mentre migliori il tuo vocabolario, i kanji, la grammatica e le tue capacità di ascolto (Si, perché anche i file audio delle storie sono inclusi!).Leggi nella vera lingua giapponese come il giovane Momotaro riesce a sconfiggere gli orchi che minacciano il suo villaggio grazie all'aiuto dei suoi amici animali! Lasciati sorprendere da come la perseveranza di una tartaruga le abbia permesso di battere la lepre durante una lunga corsa. Questi racconti scritti in giapponese e commentati riga per riga ti condurranno mano nella mano lungo un viaggio straordinario.

Painlessly Learn Beginner Level Japanese Grammar.Starting your journey in a new language is not only exciting but deeply rewarding. However, the foundation of your learning should be solid and structured. It's crucial to steer clear of scattered or non-essential information that could dampen your enthusiasm as the initial excitement wanes. Our book is crafted to introduce vital grammatical points methodically and concisely. We prioritize the most essential grammar, organizing them according to their frequency in beginner-level resources. While this book is certainly not a substitute for a comprehensive textbook or an in-depth grammar guide, it serves as an effective introductory or supplementary tool. We provide concise explanations for each grammatical concept, ensuring that each of our hundred lessons can be completed in under ten minutes with few exceptions. While a single sitting won't make you a master, it will acquaint you with new concepts, making them more approachable in future studies or when encountered in your textbook. Think of each lesson as meeting a new person: from a Stranger (a completely new grammatical concept), to an Acquaintance (familiar but not fully understood), and eventually to a Friend (well-understood and usable, though not yet perfectly).Our aim is to help you transform these grammatical 'Strangers' into 'Acquaintances' or 'Friends'. **BONUS #1**: Gain insight with an article detailing the top ten beginner mistakes-arm yourself with knowledge to avoid common pitfalls. **BONUS #2**: Enhance your learning with FREE sound files for every example discussed (find the link on the book's last page). This guide is your first step toward building a solid grammatical foundation, making your subsequent Japanese language journey smoother and more enjoyable.

** Recomendado para principiantes de japonés que dominan hiragana ** ¡Lee la fábula japonesa más famosa directamente en japonés!Cada oración y cada palabra es explicada y definida.Se incluyen MP3s sin cargo de ambos cuentos. Uno leído a un ritmo normal y otro a un ritmo más lento y fácil de seguir. Encontrarás el enlace para descargar los MP3s en la última página.Estos cuentos están diseñados para quienes recién están comenzando con el japonés. El japonés incluye kanji cuando este es de uso normal, pero también incluiremos furigana (pequeños kana sobre los kanji) y romaji, para que puedas asegurarte de que estás leyendo con la pronunciación correcta. SOBRE ESTE LIBRO Este libro contiene varias versiones de los cuentos. Primero, tenemos la historia línea por línea con cada palabra de vocabulario definida y explicada. Luego, realizamos un análisis más profundo en los patrones gramaticales encontrados en el cuento. A continuación, puedes leer la historia enteramente en japonés, sin notas en español (se incluyen furigana con los kanjis). Finalmente, incluimos una traducción al español, la cual debería ser evitada hasta que te sientas seguro de haber comprendido la historia, o usarla si te resulta muy difícil descifrarla por ti mismo. Tal vez quieras intentar primero leer el cuento en japonés. O, si eres principiante, puede que te sea mejor revisar antes el vocabulario. Cualquiera sea la forma en que lo hagas, este libro te ofrece varias formas de leer, escuchar y aprender.

★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 of them while polishing your Japanese. ♥ ABOUT THIS VOLUMEShapeshifting 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. FEATURESIncludes three essays or stories about the kitsune foxEach 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 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.