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Together, these two books will teach you the first (and most useful) kanji. It is more like textbook than other kanji study books. Lots of practice and examples TheJapanShop.com's books for learning kanji Resources for Japanese Language Proficiency... See more

Together, these two books will teach you the first (and most useful) kanji. It is more like textbook than other kanji study books. Lots of practice and examples TheJapanShop.com's books for learning kanji Resources for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) books, Japanese language learning materials (grammar, textbooks, readers and more), and denshi jisho (Electronic Dictionaries) See less

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Yuri_sky I'm cheerful and very friendly. I like talk, laugh, cooking, watching movies, and go to shopping. ikumy im sociable, easygoing and lazy, but so what ! LOVE ... music, traveling, drinking, taking naps and Hookha:P emi_luv_db hello! my name is emi. I love meeting friends, talking, chatting, shopping, watching movies ... please let me know if there is someone who wants to talk to me :) kaneey Hi there!! shall we share enjoyable time and develop ourselves? yuko1982 I was born and live in Japan who like Hollywood movie and korean movie. yumi_bnt I am a very friendly (but shy at first) , optimistic, sincere, and tender-hearted person. Kaito1191 I like to cosplay a lot, whenever i have time to. NOBU220 Let's play and laugh together masa7417 I want to make friends with people in the world! yuki0124 I'm looking for a friend who speak EnglishI !! My personality is so friendly. See less

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This booklet includes the actual tests with correct answers for Level 1 and 2 of the 2008 Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This is the most up-to-date test booklet available, and it includes a CD for the listening comprehension questions, reading... See more

This booklet includes the actual tests with correct answers for Level 1 and 2 of the 2008 Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This is the most up-to-date test booklet available, and it includes a CD for the listening comprehension questions, reading and grammar questions, answer sheets, and an answer key. Media: 2 (two) CDs Note: The test levels proceed from 4 to 1 with Level 4 being the easiest, and Level 1 being the most challenging. We highly recommend these test booklets. They provide a great way to measure your strengths and weaknesses and to build confidence in your Japanese ability. See less

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This booklet includes the actual tests with correct answers for Level 3 and 4 of the 2008 Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This is the most up-to-date test booklet available, and it includes a CD for the listening comprehension questions, reading... See more

This booklet includes the actual tests with correct answers for Level 3 and 4 of the 2008 Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This is the most up-to-date test booklet available, and it includes a CD for the listening comprehension questions, reading and grammar questions, answer sheets, and an answer key. Media: 1 (one) CD Note: The test levels proceed from 4 to 1 with Level 4 being the easiest, and Level 1 being the most challenging. We highly recommend these test booklets. They provide a great way to measure your strengths and weaknesses and to build confidence in your Japanese ability. See less

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From pachinko to green tea, this entertaining bilingual encyclopedia allows you to learn all about Japanese culture, in English or Japanese. Eschewing the popular notion that Japanese culture is somehow mysterious and impenetrable to outsiders, the... See more

From pachinko to green tea, this entertaining bilingual encyclopedia allows you to learn all about Japanese culture, in English or Japanese. Eschewing the popular notion that Japanese culture is somehow mysterious and impenetrable to outsiders, the writers – one Japanese and one not – hope that this book will help outsiders to better understand various aspects of Japanese culture, and also help Japanese people learn how to better explain their own culture to non-Japanese. Languages:... See less

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The greatest works by Japan's greatest men of letters - all on your pocket-sized DS. This portable library features 100 classic works of Japanese literature. Enjoy these import Japanese Playstation PSP and Nintendo DS titles for fun and learning (or... See more

The greatest works by Japan's greatest men of letters - all on your pocket-sized DS. This portable library features 100 classic works of Japanese literature. Enjoy these import Japanese Playstation PSP and Nintendo DS titles for fun and learning (or both!) White Rabbit Press: The World's Favoriate Japanese Kanji Flashcards See less

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This is a compendium of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 1 from 2004-2006. It includes the entirety of the exam for all 3 years, including all 3 sections of the test, answer keys, and CDs which include the listening sections. White... See more

This is a compendium of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 1 from 2004-2006. It includes the entirety of the exam for all 3 years, including all 3 sections of the test, answer keys, and CDs which include the listening sections. White Rabbit Press: The World's Favoriate Japanese Kanji Flashcards See less

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This is a compendium of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 2 from 2004-2006. It includes the entirety of the exam for all 3 years, including all 3 sections of the test, answer keys, and CDs which include the listening sections. White... See more

This is a compendium of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 2 from 2004-2006. It includes the entirety of the exam for all 3 years, including all 3 sections of the test, answer keys, and CDs which include the listening sections. White Rabbit Press: The World's Favoriate Japanese Kanji Flashcards See less

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The 2006 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 and 4 Question and Correct Answers (with CD) We highly recommend these test booklets. They provide a great way to measure your strengths and weaknesses and to build confidence in your Japanese... See more

The 2006 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 and 4 Question and Correct Answers (with CD) We highly recommend these test booklets. They provide a great way to measure your strengths and weaknesses and to build confidence in your Japanese ability. White Rabbit Press: The World's Favoriate Japanese Kanji Flashcards See less

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Product Description Learning to read Japanese is a little like running a marathon: it is a long, drawn out process, and it can get a little boring along the way. What we learners of Japanese need is a little fun now and then, something that brings a... See more

Product Description Learning to read Japanese is a little like running a marathon: it is a long, drawn out process, and it can get a little boring along the way. What we learners of Japanese need is a little fun now and then, something that brings a smile to our faces. As luck would have it, this book does just that. This magic trick is accomplished by the book's nine curious stories. Taken from the weekly magazine "Shukan Asahi," these stories, while true to life, verge on the hard to believe, and that's what evokes the magic element of fun. But that's not all. Each story is accompanied by a translation, faithfully done and easy to follow. Then, sentence by sentence, follows a short gloss of each word and phrase, a reverse derivation of each declined verb and adjective, detailed notes on vocabulary and grammar, and information and commentary on the cultural background. All of these aids can be accessed easily when needed. "Reading Japanese with a Smile: Nine Stories from a Japanese... See less

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Product Description Yasunari Kawabata, Yukio Mishima and Jun'ichiro Tanizaki are all giants of world literature. Naturally enough, students want to experience their works i n the original Japanese, but even tracking down a story of the right length... See more

Product Description Yasunari Kawabata, Yukio Mishima and Jun'ichiro Tanizaki are all giants of world literature. Naturally enough, students want to experience their works i n the original Japanese, but even tracking down a story of the right length and difficulty level can prove a major hurdle. Exploring Japanese Literature presents one each of these writers' best-known stories--plus all the linguistic support you need to read them with fluency and enjoyment. The poignancy of ro mance between a wealthy Tokyoite and a provincial geisha in Kawabata's "Snow Country Miniature"; the ecstatic frenzy of a couple committing ritual suici de in Mishima's "Patriotism"; the amoral antics of a playboy aesthete tr ying to fire up his flagging zest for life in Tanizaki's "The Secret"--Exploring Japanese Literature is your entrée to the uniquely rich and exotic world of modern Japanese fiction. The book features a page l ayout designed for maximum accessibility. On each two-page spread, the original... See less

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From the Back Cover * 6 short stories in vertical text with translations of all the complex passages * Japanese-English dictionary for quick lookup, tailored to your needs * Notes explain subtleties of nuance, usage, grammar, and culture * Free CD... See more

From the Back Cover * 6 short stories in vertical text with translations of all the complex passages * Japanese-English dictionary for quick lookup, tailored to your needs * Notes explain subtleties of nuance, usage, grammar, and culture * Free CD with audio narrations performed by a professional actress * Profiles of the individual writers place the stories in context See less

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Product Description Reading great books in the original should be the culmination of language study, but reading Japanese literature unassisted is a daunting task that can defeat even the most able of students. Breaking into Japanese Literature is... See more

Product Description Reading great books in the original should be the culmination of language study, but reading Japanese literature unassisted is a daunting task that can defeat even the most able of students. Breaking into Japanese Literature is specially designed to help you bypass all the frustration and actually enjoy classics of Japanese literature. Breaking into Japanese Literature features seven graded stories covering a variety of genres: whether it's the spellbinding surrealism of Natsume Soseki's Ten Nights of Dreams, the humor of Akutagawa Ryunosuke's fable of temple life ("The Nose"), or the excitement of his historic thrillers ("In a Grove" and "Rashomon"), you are sure to find a story that appeals to you in this collection. The unique layout -- with the original Japanese story in large print, an easy-to-follow English translation and a custom dictionary -- was created for maximum clarity and ease of use. There's no need to spend time consulting reference books when... See less

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Product Description A desire to communicate heart-to-heart with people from another culture is what attracts many people to language study in the first place. But it can take a long time to make friends and feel socially comfortable in a... See more

Product Description A desire to communicate heart-to-heart with people from another culture is what attracts many people to language study in the first place. But it can take a long time to make friends and feel socially comfortable in a Japanese-speaking context, and there are few textbooks that can help. This volume does just that, by collecting and discussing more than 400 phrases that are useful when talking about personal experience and nuances of feeling. With this book you can learn to say that you like someone, love someone, respect someone, have a thing for someone, have a crush on someone, still carry a torch for someone, have no feelings either way for someone, or wouldn't give someone the time of day. You can tease a friend about their new relationship, talk about children or parents, vent anger or express sympathy. You can learn many different ways to thank a person or to respond to a compliment, and the specific attitude that each conveys. All entries are defined and then... See less

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Review " ... an easy, interesting way of learning new words." -- The Nikkei Weekly "... an inviting read through the inclusion of interesting etymologies and, sometimes, jocular example sentences." -- John Benedict, Asahi Evening News "... this small... See more

Review " ... an easy, interesting way of learning new words." -- The Nikkei Weekly "... an inviting read through the inclusion of interesting etymologies and, sometimes, jocular example sentences." -- John Benedict, Asahi Evening News "... this small book offers a wealth of difficult vocabulary presented in an accessible, interesting format." -- Leza Lowitz, The Japan Times "A highly recommended reference work for the serious student." -- Tokyo Today "The author's explanations of usage solve long-standing mysteries." -- The Daily Yomiuri Review "... this small book offers a wealth of difficult vocabulary presented in an accessible, interesting format." -The Japan Times "The author's explanations of usage solve long-standing mysteries." -The Daily Yomiuri " ... an easy, interesting way of learning new words." -The Nikkei Weekly "A highly recommended reference work for the serious student." -Tokyo Today "... an inviting read through the inclusion of interesting etymologies and,... See less

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Amazon.com Review How does one learn kanji, the characters of written Japanese? The traditional approach is rote memorization. Japanese children write each kanji hundreds of times at their desks, and eventually they are acquired. Michael Rowley... See more

Amazon.com Review How does one learn kanji, the characters of written Japanese? The traditional approach is rote memorization. Japanese children write each kanji hundreds of times at their desks, and eventually they are acquired. Michael Rowley offers a different way, a mnemonic-association approach that provides a hook on which to hang the meaning and retrieve it easily when the kanji comes into view. The concept is simple: each character is represented under the word or concept it stands for (such as turf, bamboo, eat, or duty), followed by the pronunciations of the word in Chinese and Japanese, and a drawing that captures the meaning and resembles the character enough so that it'll come to mind whenever the kanji is seen. Organized thematically in chapters such as "Power," "Places," "Tools," "The World," "Food," "People," and "The Body," Rowley's book lets you learn the root symbols before teaching the words that add to them for further meanings. For example, the character for water... See less

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Please send me an E-Mail when ... | the price for Zaidanhoujin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentei Kounin: KanKen DS drops. | there are new images or links available for Zaidanhoujin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentei Kounin: KanKen DS. | Rocket Company releases... See more

Please send me an E-Mail when ... | the price for Zaidanhoujin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentei Kounin: KanKen DS drops. | there are new images or links available for Zaidanhoujin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentei Kounin: KanKen DS. | Rocket Company releases a new product. See less

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This compact card case keeps your White Rabbit Press kana and kanji cards clean and fresh when on the go. Holds 60 cards. Blue, translucent plastic. Also available in PINK Ships from Japan by Airmail.

This compact card case keeps your White Rabbit Press kana and kanji cards clean and fresh when on the go. Holds 60 cards. Blue, translucent plastic. Also available in PINK Ships from Japan by Airmail. See less

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Bimoji Training ("Beautiful Letter Training") will teach you how to write beautifully and correctly. It comes with a special stylus, too, which is designed to look and feel like a calligraphy brush! Learn how to write kanji properly - a rare skill... See more

Bimoji Training ("Beautiful Letter Training") will teach you how to write beautifully and correctly. It comes with a special stylus, too, which is designed to look and feel like a calligraphy brush! Learn how to write kanji properly - a rare skill these days even for Japanese people (in this age of e-mail and text messages). Bimoji Training analyzes every aspect of your handwriting and gives you feedback on how to improve your strokes to make more beautiful Japanese letters. All Nintendo DS games work on any Nintendo DS system worldwide. See less

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This book is best for intermediate students who want to improve their listening and speaking skills. It comes with a CD that allows you to practice "shadowing" - a technique used by interpreters - in a variety of situations. The book claims to be for... See more

This book is best for intermediate students who want to improve their listening and speaking skills. It comes with a CD that allows you to practice "shadowing" - a technique used by interpreters - in a variety of situations. The book claims to be for beginners, but we think it would be a bit challenging for most beginners, because it uses some kanji (though furigana is included), and the level of conversation needed seems to be higher than most beginners. The thing about this book is that it really focuses on situations that you would face in daily life in Japan, such as taking the train, trying on clothes, going to the post office, restaurants, and talking on the phone; and then moves into more challenging real-life situations such as: inviting and declining, making an offer, discussing vacation plans, and asking people for opinions. Each chapter features a bundle of conversational dialogue, which you practice reading, listening to, repeating, and then using, in conjunction with the... See less

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(Text below taken from Shadowing: Let's Speak Japanese!) What is Shadowing? Shadowing is a form of training that is designed to help improve simultaneous interpretation. However its effectiveness is not limited to this area and with its simple... See more

(Text below taken from Shadowing: Let's Speak Japanese!) What is Shadowing? Shadowing is a form of training that is designed to help improve simultaneous interpretation. However its effectiveness is not limited to this area and with its simple method, beginner students will also gain great value from it. Whilst listening to a flowing conversation, being able to 'shadow' the conversation by repeating immediately afterwards is what we have called the Shadowing learning method. Why Shadowing? "I want to be able to speak Japanese easily!", "I want to speak fluently!" We believe that there are many Japanese language students who share these desires. Another opinion that we often hear is, "I understand what people say to me, but I can't speak myself". Shadowing acts as a bridge between understanding what you want to say in your mind and being able to actually say it out loud promptly and fluently. To express this differently, Shadowing is a training method that raises ability from... See less

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In December, tens of thousands of people across the world gather in test-centers to have their knowledge of the Japanese language put to the test. Every year the test gets a little bit harder, and making the passing grade requires more and more... See more

In December, tens of thousands of people across the world gather in test-centers to have their knowledge of the Japanese language put to the test. Every year the test gets a little bit harder, and making the passing grade requires more and more preparation. Unfortunately, books to assist in studying for the test are hard to come by, but J-List is proud to bring you some of the materials that can be found here in Japan. No matter what level you're testing for, from the 4th level (the easiest) to the 1st (the hardest) this Kanji Power Handbook is on the short list of necessary guidebooks. Revised following the level revisions in 2002, this up-to-date handbook contains all of the kanji necessary for all levels of the test. The most important section, the listing by reading, is a powerful dictionary of kanji, including all readings of kanji, JLPT level, meaning in English, Korean and Chinese, and several examples of the use of the kanji that you are likely to see on the Japanese Language... See less

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* Fully Immersive Learning For All Skill Levels: Read, write, speak, and listen to Japanese - read easy to understand instructional lessons, listen to hundreds of audio samples, speak Japanese and practice writing with the stylus pen. * Makes... See more

* Fully Immersive Learning For All Skill Levels: Read, write, speak, and listen to Japanese - read easy to understand instructional lessons, listen to hundreds of audio samples, speak Japanese and practice writing with the stylus pen. * Makes Learning a New Language Fun and Entertaining: Master vocabulary, grammar and common phrases through eleven mini-games from Word Search to Bridge Builder. These addictive and challenging games will help reinforce lesson material. * Bonus Features Allow You to Travel with Confidence: In addition to the interactive lessons and mini-games, My Japanese Coach also includes a full dictionary(both Japanese to English and English to Japanese), a Conversational Phrase Book (both Japanese to English and English to Japanese) and a free form scratch pad. See less

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Enter the Kanji Dragon. In this martial acts kanji action game use your kanji skills to destroy your opponent - or die! Yes, if you've ever found yourself thinking, "Well, at least next month's kanji test isn't life or death..." then think again! In... See more

Enter the Kanji Dragon. In this martial acts kanji action game use your kanji skills to destroy your opponent - or die! Yes, if you've ever found yourself thinking, "Well, at least next month's kanji test isn't life or death..." then think again! In this fast-paced thriller, your kanji skills had better be quick. Enemies lurk in every corner, just waiting to test your kanji abilities. They come at you with problems - for example, giving you a kanji for which you need to furnish the reading by writing it in hiragana on the screen - and you take them down with your knowledge. Of course, if you slip up, they'll take a shot at you. It's all part of the fun in this kanji martial arts extravaganza. The graphics are quite entertaining, and so is the vision of dangerous enemies attacking you with kanji. What could be more terrifying than an unknown kanji character??! But if it sounds like a lot of pressure, don't worry. It isn't. Die and die again, all the while building up your knowledge of... See less

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Product Description From the very earliest stages of study until far into the intermediate level, students of the Japanese language are continually scratching their heads over the usage of verbs. It is no wonder that they should feel the need for a... See more

Product Description From the very earliest stages of study until far into the intermediate level, students of the Japanese language are continually scratching their heads over the usage of verbs. It is no wonder that they should feel the need for a solid reference book, one they can continually turn to throughout their studying careers. The Handbook of Japanese Verbs is just that book. The Introduction takes the first step toward comprehension by pointing out the features of Japanese verbs that stand in contrast to their English counterparts, such as tense, politeness level, auxiliaries, and transitive and intransitive forms. Part 1 shows through tables and concise commentary how Japanese verbs are categorized, conjugated, and combined with auxiliaries. Each form is followed by a short exercise, reinforcing the points just made. Part 2 takes up the forms described in the first part and shows how they function in full-fledged sentences. Each discussion is followed by examples and... See less

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Product Description A comprehensive, communicative, and practical guide to using Japanese, Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary is an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in the Japanese language. It has been edited with the needs of... See more

Product Description A comprehensive, communicative, and practical guide to using Japanese, Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary is an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in the Japanese language. It has been edited with the needs of English-speaking users in mind, whether students, teachers, business people, or casual linguists, and special care has been taken at each stage of its compilation including the selection of entry words and their equivalents, the wording of the detailed explanations of Japanese words, the choice of example sentences, and even its functional page design to maximize its usefulness. What is furigana and why is it so important? Furigana refers to the small kana that are printed above or alongside kanji to show their pronunciation. With furigana superscripts, the beginner who is familiar with hiragana and katakana is able to read even the most difficult and obscure kanji at a glance. Other dictionaries either provide little or no guide to kanji... See less

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Review "... nearly 11 years old, it is just as relevant now as it was then." -- Brandon Jirou Hayashi, The Hawaii Herald Product Description All students of Japanese, whether they have studied physics or not, know the word "particle," and they... See more

Review "... nearly 11 years old, it is just as relevant now as it was then." -- Brandon Jirou Hayashi, The Hawaii Herald Product Description All students of Japanese, whether they have studied physics or not, know the word "particle," and they realize that particles, like English prepositions, require a special effort to master. Thus the high evaluation of the previous edition of this small handbook, which provides all the information students need in a scant 128 pages, was not surprising. All About Particles covers 69 particles, the most common ones along with the less frequent. The particles are shown to have some 200 usages -- sufficient to keep most students hard at work for a good many years. The book can be approached as a textbook and studied religiously from beginning to end. It is as a reference book, however, that All AboutParticles shines: light enough to carry around, slim enough to fit into the corner of a shoulder bag, concise enough to take one quickly to the crux of the... See less

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Product Description Essential Kanji is an integrated course for learning to read and write the 2,000 basic Japanese characters. It introduces the kanji that are now in everyday use, a mastery of which makes it possible to read most modern Japanese.... See more

Product Description Essential Kanji is an integrated course for learning to read and write the 2,000 basic Japanese characters. It introduces the kanji that are now in everyday use, a mastery of which makes it possible to read most modern Japanese. Devised for either home or classroom use, the book has been tested and refined by years of use in university classes taught by the author. Language Notes Text: English, Japanese --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews See less

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