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• Cover
• Introduction
• About This Book
• Foolish Assumptions
• Icons Used in This Book
• Beyond the Book
• Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Getting Started with Japanese
• Chapter 1: Japanese in a Nutshell
• Discovering Basic Japanese Sounds and Script
• Getting a Grip on Basic Grammar
• Counting on Numbers
• Speaking Japanese around the House
• Using Japanese in Social Scenarios
• Tackling Travel-Related Topics
• Chapter 2: Checking Out the Japanese Sounds and Scripts
• Pronouncing Basic Japanese Sounds
• Sounding Fluent
• Introducing the Japanese Scripts
• Chapter 3: Warming Up with Japanese Grammar Basics
• Using Appropriate Speech Styles
• Forming Sentences
• Asking Questions
• Getting a Handle on Pronouns
• Working with Verbs
• Introducing the Verb Desu, to Be
• Describing People and Things with Adjectives
• Using Adverbs to Describe Your Actions
• Spicing Up Your Japanese with Onomatopoeia
• Expressing Moods and Attitudes
• Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight
• Ichi, Ni, San: Counting in Japanese
• Telling Time
• It’s a Date! Delving into the Calendar
• Familiarizing Yourself with the Metric System
• Chapter 5: Speaking Japanese at Home
• Taking a Tour of Your Home
• Home Is Where the Food Is
• Engaging in Common Household Activities
• Talking about What You Do Regularly
• Part 2: Japanese in Action
• Chapter 6: Icebreakers and Conversation Starters
• Beginning (and Ending) Conversations
• Initiating Small Talk
• Making Introductions
• Expressing Gratitude and Regret
• Speaking about Speaking: The Verb Hanasu
• Chapter 7: Getting to Know You
• Chatting about Your Life
• Existing and Possessing: The Verbs Iru and Aru
• Specifying Where You Live with the Verb Sumu
• Finding Out about Your New Friend
• Living the Sporting Life
• Using Your Artistic Talent
• Making Music with Instruments
• Playing Games
• Using the Verb Suru (to Do)
• Saying “I Can”
• Chapter 8: Asking for Directions
• Figuring Out Where Places Are Located
• Finding Your Way to Your Destination
• Chapter 9: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land
• Getting Money
• Spending Money
• Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy
• Naming Shops and Stores
• Going Grocery Shopping
• Shopping at a Konbini (Convenience Store)!
• Telling a Salesperson What You’re Looking For
• Exploring the Variety of a Department Store
• Going Clothes Shopping
• Deciding What You Want to Buy
• You Gotta Pay to Play: Buying Your Merchandise
• Chapter 11: Going Out on the Town
• Checking Out Entertaining Activities
• Eating Out at Fast-Food and Sit-Down Restaurants
• Talking about Entertainment
• Getting Your Friends to Go Out with You
• Inviting Friends Over and Asking Them to Bring Something
• Chapter 12: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications
• Using Japanese at Work
• Making Sense of Your Office Environment
• Phoning Made Simple
• Having Meetings in the Workplace
• Navigating Technology: Computer Basics, Mobile Phones, and Social Media
• Part 3: Japanese on the Go
• Chapter 13: Planning a Trip
• Picking the Place for Your Trip
• Dealing with Passports and Visas
• Getting Help from a Travel Agency
• Stating Your Opinions
• Packing for Your Trip
• Exploring Nature
• Chapter 14: Making Your Way Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More
• Getting On and Off with the Verbs Noru and Oriru
• Asking about the Best Method of Transportation
• Navigating the Airport
• All Aboard: Hopping on a Train or Boat
• Conquering Public Transportation
• Driving Around
• Chapter 15: Finding a Place to Stay
• Picking the Right Accommodations for Your Needs
• Narrowing Your Choice Further
• Making a Room Reservation
• Checking In
• Keeping Track of What’s Yours during Your Stay
• Checking Out
• Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies
• Asking (or Shouting!) for Help
• Seeking Medical Attention
• Navigating a Doctor’s Visit
• Contacting the Police
• Getting Legal Help
• Part 4: The Part of Tens
• Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Pick Up Japanese Quickly
• Use Digital Technologies
• Cook or Eat Japanese Foods
• Read Japanese Comic Books
• Watch Japanese Anime, Films, and Sports
• Do Karaoke
• Spend Time with Japanese
• Exchange Language Lessons
• Get to Know a Monolingual Japanese
• Travel to Japan
• Be Positive, Curious, and Creative
• Chapter 18: Ten Things Never to Say in Japanese
• “San” after Your Own Name
• Your Boss’s or Teacher’s First Name
• “O-genki Desu Ka” to the Person You Saw Yesterday
• “Sayōnara” to Your Family
• “Thank You” for a Compliment
• “My Mom Is Pretty” to Outsiders
• “Yes” Right after Being Offered Food
• “Anata” When Talking to Someone
• “Aishite Imasu” to Express Likes
• “Do You Want Coffee?”
• Chapter 19: Ten Favorite Japanese Expressions
• Yatta!
• Hontō?
• Sasuga!
• Mochiron!
• Ā, Yokatta.
• Zenzen.
• Nani?
• Dōshiyō?
• Yappari.
• Ā, Bikkurishita!
• Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Japanese
• Enryo Shinaide.
• Mottainai.
• O-saki Ni.
• Kanpai!
• Ganbatte!
• Shikata ga nai.
• Okage-sama De.
• Tsumaranai Mono Desu Ga.
• Yoroshiku.
• Taihen Desu Ne.
• Part 5: Appendixes
• Appendix A: Japanese-English Mini-Dictionary
• English-Japanese Mini-Dictionary
• Appendix B: Verb Tables
• Regular Japanese Verbs
• Irregular Japanese Verbs
• Appendix C: Answer Key
• Index
• About the Author
• Advertisement Page
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• End User License Agreement