| Description |
190 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
| Note |
"Japanese has two basic writing systems, hiragana and katakana, in addition to the one that uses Chinese characters or kanji. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the basic 92 hiragana and katakana characters--a method that has helped thousands of learners worldwide. ... The CD-ROM allows you to print out your own flash cards (featuring the same mnemonic images taught in the book) to help you review and practice, even while you're on the go."--Back cover. |
| Language |
In English and Japanese. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Section one. The basic 46 Hiragana characters -- Section 2. Hiragana usage rules -- Section three. Reading and writing practice -- Section four. The basic Katakana characters -- Section five. Katakana usage rules -- Section six. Reading and writing practice -- Flash card practice activities. |
| Summary |
Japanese has 3 writing systems, all used together: hiragana, katakana and kanji. Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners helps newcomers learn how to use the first two systems' basic 92 characters to read, write and communicate. Memorable picture mnemonics connect each character to English words already familiar to you, which makes remembering easier. |
| Subject |
Japanese language -- Writing -- Kana.
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Japanese language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -- English.
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Nihongo kyoiku (Tai gaikokujin)
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Japanese language. (OCoLC)fst00981565
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Japanese language -- Writing -- Kana.
(OCoLC)fst00981791
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Nihongo kyōiku(Tai gaikokujin)
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日本語教育(対外国人)
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Kana.
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かな.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks -- for foreign speakers.
(OCoLC)fst01423864
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Textbooks for foreign speakers. (DLC)sh 99001754
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Textbooks. (OCoLC)fst01423863
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Textbooks -- for English speakers.
(OCoLC)fst01423865
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Textbooks.
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| Added Author |
Cowan, Alexis, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Japanese hiragana and katakana for beginners |
| ISBN |
9784805311448 (pbk.) |
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4805311444 (pbk.) |
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