| Introduction |
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| Where to Go from Here |
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| Part 1: Getting Started With Japanese |
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Chapter 1 Japanese in a Nutshell |
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Discovering Basic Japanese Sounds and Script |
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Getting a Grip on Basic Grammar |
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Speaking Japanese around the House |
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Using Japanese in Social Scenarios |
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Beginning (and ending) conversations |
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Dining out and exploring entertainment opportunities |
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Doing business and using technology |
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Tackling Travel-Related Topics |
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Getting around with local transportation |
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Taking action during emergencies |
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Chapter 2 Checking Out the Japanese Sounds and Scripts |
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Pronouncing Basic Japanese Sounds |
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Watch out for pitch and intonation |
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Introducing the Japanese Scripts |
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Chapter 3 Warming Up with Japanese Grammar Basics |
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Using Appropriate Speech Styles |
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Ordering the words correctly |
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Marking nouns with particles |
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Dropping understood words |
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Getting a Handle on Pronouns |
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Understanding basic verb forms |
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Doing the conjugation thing |
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Speaking politely with -masu |
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Introducing the Verb Desu, to Be |
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Describing People and Things with Adjectives |
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Using Adverbs to Describe Your Actions |
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Creating adverbs from adjectives |
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Turning to sentence-like adverbs |
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Spicing Up Your Japanese with Onomatopoeia |
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Expressing Moods and Attitudes |
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Chapter 4 Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight |
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Ichi, Ni, San: Counting in Japanese |
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Numbers from 100 to 9,999 |
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Numbers from 10,000 to 99,999 |
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Expressing amount or quantity with counters |
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Indicating ordinal numbers with -me |
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It's a Date! Delving into the Calendar |
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Talking about the days of the week |
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Naming the months and counting them up |
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Specifying dates and times |
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Familiarizing Yourself with the Metric System |
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Chapter 5 Speaking Japanese at Home |
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Taking a Tour of Your Home |
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Home Is Where the Food Is |
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Using two verbs at the table |
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Considering proper table manners |
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Enjoying foods of all kinds |
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Talking about foods you like and dislike |
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Engaging in Common Household Activities |
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Performing a safety check |
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Talking about What You Do Regularly |
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| Part 2: Japanese In Action |
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Chapter 6 Icebreakers and Conversation Starters |
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Beginning (and Ending) Conversations |
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Addressing friends and strangers |
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Greetings throughout the day |
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Breaking the ice with ""excuse me"" |
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Talking about where you're going |
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Introducing your friends to each other |
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Asking people their names |
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Expressing Gratitude and Regret |
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Speaking about Speaking: The Verb Hanasu |
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Chapter 7 Getting to Know You |
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Existing and Possessing: The Verbs Iru and Aru |
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Specifying Where You Live with the Verb Sumu |
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Finding Out about Your New Friend |
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Asking people where they're from |
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Talking about your language skills |
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Using Your Artistic Talent |
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Making Music with Instruments |
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Using the Verb Suru (to Do) |
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Chapter 8 Asking for Directions |
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Figuring Out Where Places Are Located |
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Asking ""where"" questions |
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Getting basic location/position answers |
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Pinpointing an exact location |
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Finding Your Way to Your Destination |
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Requesting travel instructions |
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Providing actions with directions |
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Chapter 9 Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land |
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Making withdrawals from your account |
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Ka-ching! Shelling out cash |
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Charge! Paying with plastic |
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Chapter 10 Shopping Made Easy |
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Buying vegetables and fruit |
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Shopping at a Konbini (Convenience Store)! |
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Telling a Salesperson What You're Looking For |
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Exploring the Variety of a Department Store |
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Considering the clothing and accessories you need |
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Deciding What You Want to Buy |
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Using demonstrative adjectives |
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Comparing three or more items |
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You Gotta Pay to Play: Buying Your Merchandise |
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Stating that you want to buy something |
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Chapter 11 Going Out on the Town |
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Checking Out Entertaining Activities |
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Getting cultured at museums and galleries |
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Eating Out at Fast-Food and Sit-Down Restaurants |
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Chatting with the waiter or waitress |
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Drinking and dancing at bars and clubs |
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Talking about Entertainment |
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Getting Your Friends to Go Out with You |
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Making a suggestion with ""Why don't we?"" |
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Saying ""Let's go"" and ""Shall we go?"" |
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Inviting Friends Over and Asking Them to Bring Something |
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Chapter 12 Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications |
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Making Sense of Your Office Environment |
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Checking out the supplies |
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Touring the rest of the building |
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Brushing up on phone-related vocab |
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Asking to speak with someone |
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Having Meetings in the Workplace |
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Navigating Technology: Computer Basics, Mobile Phones, and Social Media |
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Familiarizing yourself with basic technology terms |
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Using mobile phones and social media |
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| Part 3: Japanese On The Go |
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Chapter 13 Planning a Trip |
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Picking the Place for Your Trip |
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Dealing with Passports and Visas |
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Getting Help from a Travel Agency |
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Changing with the seasons |
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Chapter 14 Making Your Way Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More |
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Getting On and Off with the Verbs Noru and Oriru |
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Asking about the Best Method of Transportation |
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Now boarding: Making it to the plane |
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Going through immigration |
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All Aboard: Hopping on a Train or Boat |
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Now entering the station: Riding the train |
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Setting sail: Cruising around by boat |
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Conquering Public Transportation |
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Chapter 15 Finding a Place to Stay |
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Picking the Right Accommodations for Your Needs |
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Narrowing Your Choice Further |
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Looking into room size and amenities |
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Considering each possible scenario with nara |
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Making a Room Reservation |
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Keeping Track of What's Yours during Your Stay |
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Using possessive pronouns |
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Using ""uchi"" possessively |
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Chapter 16 Handling Emergencies |
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Asking (or Shouting!) for Help |
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Seeking Medical Attention |
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Navigating a Doctor's Visit |
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Referring to your body parts |
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Complaining about your pain |
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Reporting an accident to the police |
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Reporting lost or stolen belongings |
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| Part 4: The Part Of Tens |
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Chapter 17 Ten Ways to Pick Up Japanese Quickly |
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323 | (6) |
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Cook or Eat Japanese Foods |
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324 | (1) |
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Read Japanese Comic Books |
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324 | (1) |
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Watch Japanese Anime, Films, and Sports |
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324 | (1) |
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Exchange Language Lessons |
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326 | (1) |
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Get to Know a Monolingual Japanese |
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Be Positive, Curious, and Creative |
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Chapter 18 Ten Things Never to Say in Japanese |
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""San"" after Your Own Name |
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Your Boss's or Teacher's First Name |
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""O-genki Desu Ka"" to the Person You Saw Yesterday |
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""Sayonara"" to Your Family |
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""Thank You"" for a Compliment |
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""My Mom Is Pretty"" to Outsiders |
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""Yes"" Right after Being Offered Food |
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""Anata"" When Talking to Someone |
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""Aishite Imasu"" to Express Likes |
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Chapter 19 Ten Favorite Japanese Expressions |
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Chapter 20 Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Japanese |
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339 | (6) |
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339 | (1) |
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340 | (1) |
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| Part 5: Appendixes |
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Appendix A: Japanese-English Mini-Dictionary |
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347 | (24) |
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371 | (10) |
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| Index |
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