Essential Japanese phrasebook & dictionary : speak Japanese with confidence!

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tuttle Studio, Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Dictionaries--Japanese.

English language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

Essential Japanese Phrase Book & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable way.Key features of this Japanese phrasebook and dictionary include:Over 1,500 practical phrases for everyday useAn English to Japanese dictionary with over 2,000 terms and expressionsEssential expressions used for meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to simple questionsManga illustrations to illustrate critical phrases and situationsA pronunciation guide and Japanese grammar notes explain the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the Japanese languageThe latest Japanese vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and moreJapan travel tips, cultural notes and much more!All words and phrases are in Romanized form as well as the Japanese script. Basic Japanese grammar and pronunciation notes get you speaking right away, and tips on culture and etiquette allow you to interact in Japanese without making serious blunders.Whether you're a novice or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting Japan and interacting with Japanese people.

Contents:

Frontcover

Contents

Introduction

Pronunciation guide

Basic grammar

1. The Basics

1.1 Personal details

1.2 Today or tomorrow?

1.3 What time is it?

1.4 One, two, three...

1.5 The weather

1.6 Here, there...

1.7 What does that sign say?

1.8 Legal holidays

2. Meet and Greet

2.1 Greetings

2.2 Asking a question

2.3 How to reply

2.4 Thank you

2.5 I'm sorry

2.6 What do you think?

3. Small Talk

3.1 Introductions

3.2 I beg your pardon?

3.3 Starting/ending a conversation

3.4 A chat about the weather

3.5 Hobbies

3.6 Invitations

3.7 Paying a compliment

3.8 Intimate comments/questions

3.9 Congratulations and condolences

3.10 Arrangements

3.11 Being the host(ess)

3.12 Saying good-bye

4. Eating Out

4.1 At the restaurant

4.2 Ordering

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4.4 Complaints

4.5 Paying a compliment

4.6 The menu

5. Getting Around

5.1 Asking directions

5.2 The car

5.3 The gas station

5.4 Breakdowns and repairs

5.5 Renting a vehicle

5.6 Bicycles/mopeds

5.7 Hitchhiking

6. Arrival and Departure

6.1 General

6.2 Customs

6.3 Luggage

6.4 Questions to passengers

6.5 Tickets

6.6 Information

6.7 Airports

6.8 Trains

6.9 Taxis

7. A Place to Stay

7.1 General

7.2 Hotels/B&amp

Bs/apartments/holiday rentals

7.3 Complaints

7.4 Departure

7.5 Camping

8. Money Matters

8.1 Banks

8.2 Settling the bill

9. Mail, Phone and Internet

9.1 Mail

9.2 Telephone

9.3 Internet/email/social media

10. Shopping

10.1 Shopping conversations

10.2 Food

10.3 Clothing and shoes

10.4 Cameras

10.5 At the hairdresser

11. Tourist Activities

11.1 Places of interest

11.2 Going out

11.3 Booking tickets

12. Sports Activities

12.1 Sporting questions

12.2 By the waterfront.

12.3 In the snow

13. Health Matters

13.1 Calling a doctor

13.2 What's wrong?

13.3 The consultation

13.4 Medications and prescriptions

13.5 At the dentist

14. Emergencies

14.1 Asking for help

14.2 Lost items

14.3 Accidents

14.4 Theft

14.5 Missing person

14.6 The police

15. English-Japanese.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4629-1919-7

OCLC:

989519387