Author: Yumi Nishino
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Master your language skills -- and have fun doing it. Here''s everything you need to know... Is your child looking to master a second language? Perhaps you''ve just moved, and now you and other members of your family need to diversify your skills in the Japanese language. Or maybe you''re simply looking to learn how to speak Japanese, and you''re exploring all the possible ways to enhance your education. Whatever the case may be, one thing''s for sure: if you have fun with this learning process, you''re certain to retain more information and become fluent faster and more confidently. Whether this is a gift for yourself or an uplifting present for someone you know, these simple and fun games are a fantastic way to dive deeper into the beauty of the Japanese language. The 12 themes built into the different word search games allow you to truly explore the complexity of the language -- without feeling overwhelmed. The structure of the puzzles themselves is simple and straightforward, allowing you to continue learning without feeling any unnecessary stress. It doesn''t matter if you''re just getting started or you''re already borderline fluent and you''re just looking to fine-tune your skills -- this is the perfect place for you to expand. With cute illustrations and a comprehensive list of words from "A" to "Wa", learning Japanese has never before been so accessible. In Japanese Word Search for Kids you''ll discover: 600+ Japanese words and their English translations A fun and interactive way to begin memorizing the most important words to set you up for conversational success The most basic translations and words -- N5 level words included (as rated on the JLPT: Japanese Language Proficiency Test)... so that you can be sure to master the basics for a strong foundation you can build on A comprehensive look at some words to fit every season, so that you''ll be prepared no matter what time of year it is 9 of the most fun animals to learn the names of -- and a perfect little puzzle to memorize these translations forever A detailed answer key for every puzzle, allowing you to double and even triple check your rates of success A breath of fresh air as you realize how much fun learning a new language can actually be ... and much more! Don''t let the process of learning Japanese stress you or your kids out. You don''t have to pressure them into their studies when you could instead simply give them a game that they''ll enjoy -- and naturally wind up learning this fascinating new language in the process. Relax, take a deep breath, and let''s have some fun with the Japanese language. If you''re ready to put your language skills to the ultimate test while also having some fun, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now. Customer Reviews ★★★★★ I really liked that they were able to learn about Japanese and English languages and Japanese culture. I particularly liked the word searches focused on specific topics. In the winter topic word search, they had words unique to Japan, such as「年賀状」, which really helped us use our imagination and enjoy looking for them. -A.S ★★★★★ I liked the word searches had larger text and were easier to read when compared to other similar products. The illustrations can also be used as a coloring book, which I think makes this the perfect game for children to play quietly with on a plane. -M.K ★★★★★ After teaching my kid how to understand the rule page with the arrows, they were able to read the rest by themself! The Japanese word search has a lot more rules than the English one, but is written clearly and is easy to understand. I think this book is a great way for children who are starting to recognize letters to learn hiragana. -M.I
Japanese Word Search for Kids
Author: Yumi Nishino
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Master your language skills -- and have fun doing it. Here''s everything you need to know... Is your child looking to master a second language? Perhaps you''ve just moved, and now you and other members of your family need to diversify your skills in the Japanese language. Or maybe you''re simply looking to learn how to speak Japanese, and you''re exploring all the possible ways to enhance your education. Whatever the case may be, one thing''s for sure: if you have fun with this learning process, you''re certain to retain more information and become fluent faster and more confidently. Whether this is a gift for yourself or an uplifting present for someone you know, these simple and fun games are a fantastic way to dive deeper into the beauty of the Japanese language. The 12 themes built into the different word search games allow you to truly explore the complexity of the language -- without feeling overwhelmed. The structure of the puzzles themselves is simple and straightforward, allowing you to continue learning without feeling any unnecessary stress. It doesn''t matter if you''re just getting started or you''re already borderline fluent and you''re just looking to fine-tune your skills -- this is the perfect place for you to expand. With cute illustrations and a comprehensive list of words from "A" to "Wa", learning Japanese has never before been so accessible. In Japanese Word Search for Kids you''ll discover: 600+ Japanese words and their English translations A fun and interactive way to begin memorizing the most important words to set you up for conversational success The most basic translations and words -- N5 level words included (as rated on the JLPT: Japanese Language Proficiency Test)... so that you can be sure to master the basics for a strong foundation you can build on A comprehensive look at some words to fit every season, so that you''ll be prepared no matter what time of year it is 9 of the most fun animals to learn the names of -- and a perfect little puzzle to memorize these translations forever A detailed answer key for every puzzle, allowing you to double and even triple check your rates of success A breath of fresh air as you realize how much fun learning a new language can actually be ... and much more! Don''t let the process of learning Japanese stress you or your kids out. You don''t have to pressure them into their studies when you could instead simply give them a game that they''ll enjoy -- and naturally wind up learning this fascinating new language in the process. Relax, take a deep breath, and let''s have some fun with the Japanese language. If you''re ready to put your language skills to the ultimate test while also having some fun, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now. Customer Reviews ★★★★★ I really liked that they were able to learn about Japanese and English languages and Japanese culture. I particularly liked the word searches focused on specific topics. In the winter topic word search, they had words unique to Japan, such as「年賀状」, which really helped us use our imagination and enjoy looking for them. -A.S ★★★★★ I liked the word searches had larger text and were easier to read when compared to other similar products. The illustrations can also be used as a coloring book, which I think makes this the perfect game for children to play quietly with on a plane. -M.K ★★★★★ After teaching my kid how to understand the rule page with the arrows, they were able to read the rest by themself! The Japanese word search has a lot more rules than the English one, but is written clearly and is easy to understand. I think this book is a great way for children who are starting to recognize letters to learn hiragana. -M.I
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Master your language skills -- and have fun doing it. Here''s everything you need to know... Is your child looking to master a second language? Perhaps you''ve just moved, and now you and other members of your family need to diversify your skills in the Japanese language. Or maybe you''re simply looking to learn how to speak Japanese, and you''re exploring all the possible ways to enhance your education. Whatever the case may be, one thing''s for sure: if you have fun with this learning process, you''re certain to retain more information and become fluent faster and more confidently. Whether this is a gift for yourself or an uplifting present for someone you know, these simple and fun games are a fantastic way to dive deeper into the beauty of the Japanese language. The 12 themes built into the different word search games allow you to truly explore the complexity of the language -- without feeling overwhelmed. The structure of the puzzles themselves is simple and straightforward, allowing you to continue learning without feeling any unnecessary stress. It doesn''t matter if you''re just getting started or you''re already borderline fluent and you''re just looking to fine-tune your skills -- this is the perfect place for you to expand. With cute illustrations and a comprehensive list of words from "A" to "Wa", learning Japanese has never before been so accessible. In Japanese Word Search for Kids you''ll discover: 600+ Japanese words and their English translations A fun and interactive way to begin memorizing the most important words to set you up for conversational success The most basic translations and words -- N5 level words included (as rated on the JLPT: Japanese Language Proficiency Test)... so that you can be sure to master the basics for a strong foundation you can build on A comprehensive look at some words to fit every season, so that you''ll be prepared no matter what time of year it is 9 of the most fun animals to learn the names of -- and a perfect little puzzle to memorize these translations forever A detailed answer key for every puzzle, allowing you to double and even triple check your rates of success A breath of fresh air as you realize how much fun learning a new language can actually be ... and much more! Don''t let the process of learning Japanese stress you or your kids out. You don''t have to pressure them into their studies when you could instead simply give them a game that they''ll enjoy -- and naturally wind up learning this fascinating new language in the process. Relax, take a deep breath, and let''s have some fun with the Japanese language. If you''re ready to put your language skills to the ultimate test while also having some fun, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now. Customer Reviews ★★★★★ I really liked that they were able to learn about Japanese and English languages and Japanese culture. I particularly liked the word searches focused on specific topics. In the winter topic word search, they had words unique to Japan, such as「年賀状」, which really helped us use our imagination and enjoy looking for them. -A.S ★★★★★ I liked the word searches had larger text and were easier to read when compared to other similar products. The illustrations can also be used as a coloring book, which I think makes this the perfect game for children to play quietly with on a plane. -M.K ★★★★★ After teaching my kid how to understand the rule page with the arrows, they were able to read the rest by themself! The Japanese word search has a lot more rules than the English one, but is written clearly and is easy to understand. I think this book is a great way for children who are starting to recognize letters to learn hiragana. -M.I
JLPT N1 Japanese Vocabulary Word Search
Author: Ryan John Koehler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736308844
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Strengthen your Japanese-Language Proficiency Test kanji and vocabulary skills by completing over 50 of these specially crafted word search puzzles. Learning Japanese by solving word search puzzles is a refreshing break from tedious flashcard and textbook memorization and enables you to learn Japanese in a fun and easy way. Each stimulating puzzle includes eight essential JLPT level words conveniently paired with their furigana reading and English translation. Words are cleverly hidden among a combination of kanji taken from other words in the same puzzle. This innovative format allows you to recall each kanji many times in a short time span, rivaling or even surpassing the benefits of flashcard study methods-and best of all, it's so much fun that it doesn't feel like studying! A helpful list of all 380+ JLPT level words included in the puzzles and all puzzle solutions are provided in the back of the book for easy look up. These fun puzzles are a unique and must-have resource for anyone studying for the JLPT.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736308844
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Strengthen your Japanese-Language Proficiency Test kanji and vocabulary skills by completing over 50 of these specially crafted word search puzzles. Learning Japanese by solving word search puzzles is a refreshing break from tedious flashcard and textbook memorization and enables you to learn Japanese in a fun and easy way. Each stimulating puzzle includes eight essential JLPT level words conveniently paired with their furigana reading and English translation. Words are cleverly hidden among a combination of kanji taken from other words in the same puzzle. This innovative format allows you to recall each kanji many times in a short time span, rivaling or even surpassing the benefits of flashcard study methods-and best of all, it's so much fun that it doesn't feel like studying! A helpful list of all 380+ JLPT level words included in the puzzles and all puzzle solutions are provided in the back of the book for easy look up. These fun puzzles are a unique and must-have resource for anyone studying for the JLPT.
My First Book of Japanese Words
Author: Michelle Haney Brown
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462913474
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
My First Book of Japanese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Japanese language and culture through everyday words. The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Japanese language and are both informative and fun for English-speaking children to learn. The goals of My First Book of Japanese Words are multiple: to familiarize children with the sounds and structure of Japanese speech, to introduce core elements of Japanese culture, to illustrate the ways in which languages differ in their treatment of everyday sounds and to show how, through cultural importation, a single word can be shared between languages. Both teachers and parents will welcome the book's cultural and linguistic notes and appreciate how the book is organized in a familiar ABC structure. Each word is presented in Kanji (when applicable), Kana, and Romanized form (Romaji). With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon be a part of the 125 million people worldwide that speak Japanese!
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462913474
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
My First Book of Japanese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Japanese language and culture through everyday words. The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Japanese language and are both informative and fun for English-speaking children to learn. The goals of My First Book of Japanese Words are multiple: to familiarize children with the sounds and structure of Japanese speech, to introduce core elements of Japanese culture, to illustrate the ways in which languages differ in their treatment of everyday sounds and to show how, through cultural importation, a single word can be shared between languages. Both teachers and parents will welcome the book's cultural and linguistic notes and appreciate how the book is organized in a familiar ABC structure. Each word is presented in Kanji (when applicable), Kana, and Romanized form (Romaji). With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon be a part of the 125 million people worldwide that speak Japanese!
Learn Japanese with Word Search Puzzles
Author: David Solenky
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781689680912
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Learn Japanese Vocabulary the Fun Way with Word Search Puzzles! Learn Japanese with Word Search Puzzles is a HUGE collection of 130 bilingual English-Japanese word search puzzles that will challenge you with dozens of interesting categories. Learning a new language can be both challenging and rewarding. This book provides puzzle based vocabulary exercises and is intended to supplement traditional methods of language study. In this book you will find: Diverse puzzle categories including: Numbers, Colors, The Body, Weather, Professions, Fruits, Vegetables, Verbs, Opposites, and many more! Challenging and FUN puzzles! Learning opportunities for students of ANY AGE Simple Japanese language vocabulary exercises that can be completed in just a few minutes every day. Study at your own pace, or on the go! Translation from English to Japanese in Hiragana and Katakana characters. Perfect for beginners. Puzzle based learning provides unique learning perspective 65 review puzzles to challenge your memory with reinforcement learning Words are hidden horizontally, vertically and diagonally in each puzzle Full solutions provided Reasons to pick up this BookTravel Are you planning a business trip or vacation to Japan? Grab this book and practice vocabulary at home or on the plane! Family Tradition and Heritage A great gift for Japanese parents and grandparents to give to children and grandchildren. Share your culture and language with the new generation. Keep Your Mind Active and Engaged Studies have shown that continuously challenging your brain with puzzles and games or acquiring new skills such as a new language can help to delay symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's. Keeping a sharp mind is a great idea for people of any age. The Learn with Word Search Puzzle Series has been revised and expanded to 38 exciting languages.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781689680912
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Learn Japanese Vocabulary the Fun Way with Word Search Puzzles! Learn Japanese with Word Search Puzzles is a HUGE collection of 130 bilingual English-Japanese word search puzzles that will challenge you with dozens of interesting categories. Learning a new language can be both challenging and rewarding. This book provides puzzle based vocabulary exercises and is intended to supplement traditional methods of language study. In this book you will find: Diverse puzzle categories including: Numbers, Colors, The Body, Weather, Professions, Fruits, Vegetables, Verbs, Opposites, and many more! Challenging and FUN puzzles! Learning opportunities for students of ANY AGE Simple Japanese language vocabulary exercises that can be completed in just a few minutes every day. Study at your own pace, or on the go! Translation from English to Japanese in Hiragana and Katakana characters. Perfect for beginners. Puzzle based learning provides unique learning perspective 65 review puzzles to challenge your memory with reinforcement learning Words are hidden horizontally, vertically and diagonally in each puzzle Full solutions provided Reasons to pick up this BookTravel Are you planning a business trip or vacation to Japan? Grab this book and practice vocabulary at home or on the plane! Family Tradition and Heritage A great gift for Japanese parents and grandparents to give to children and grandchildren. Share your culture and language with the new generation. Keep Your Mind Active and Engaged Studies have shown that continuously challenging your brain with puzzles and games or acquiring new skills such as a new language can help to delay symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's. Keeping a sharp mind is a great idea for people of any age. The Learn with Word Search Puzzle Series has been revised and expanded to 38 exciting languages.
Anime Word Search
Author: J Markz Publishing
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Perfect Gift For Anime Lovers. Are you an anime fan or know someone who is? This anime themed word search puzzle is perfect for all Japanese animation and manga fans. This book will surely keep you busy and entertained with relatable anime-themed word search puzzles after a long day at work or school. Find all of your favorite anime series, shows, and characters in this amazing word search collection. In this puzzle book, you will find the all-time best anime produced and strongest and popular superheroes. This fun and entertaining book is a unique gift for all anime lovers and Japanese toy collectors or for personal use. FEATURES: 50 Puzzles Answer key at the end of the book 8.5 x 11-inch size Glossy Finished Cover 79 Pages Release your stress in the most fun and enjoyable way possible with the help of this workbook. Aso, a great gift for your sons and daughters who love Japanese animation.. Get your copy today!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Perfect Gift For Anime Lovers. Are you an anime fan or know someone who is? This anime themed word search puzzle is perfect for all Japanese animation and manga fans. This book will surely keep you busy and entertained with relatable anime-themed word search puzzles after a long day at work or school. Find all of your favorite anime series, shows, and characters in this amazing word search collection. In this puzzle book, you will find the all-time best anime produced and strongest and popular superheroes. This fun and entertaining book is a unique gift for all anime lovers and Japanese toy collectors or for personal use. FEATURES: 50 Puzzles Answer key at the end of the book 8.5 x 11-inch size Glossy Finished Cover 79 Pages Release your stress in the most fun and enjoyable way possible with the help of this workbook. Aso, a great gift for your sons and daughters who love Japanese animation.. Get your copy today!
Kana Jouzu! Easy Level
Author: Ikuze Publishing
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Expand your japanese vocabulary with Kana Jouzu! This HIRAGANA word search book is designed for Japanese learners who are beginning to read and write hiragana. Each puzzle has 10 Japanese words in hiragana hidden in it. vertically and horizontally only. The word list are all in roman characters (Romaji). This will add a bit of a challenge and will definitely help you sharpen your reading skills. This book also has a blank pagewhere you can jot down notes, or practice using your newly acquired words. Solutions to the puzzles are at the back portion of the page should you want to check your answers. WITH OVER 400 WORDS TO EXPAND YOUR JAPANESE VOCABULARY! CATEGORIES Pronouns Family1 Basic Phrases My House Things in the Living Room Things in the Bedroom Kitchen Body Parts Buildings and Places Colors Food 1 Useful Adjectives Useful Verbs The Sea The Zoo Vegetables Weather Shapes Human Relationships Clothes and Accessories Nature Occupation In The Office Travel Animals Anime Names
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Expand your japanese vocabulary with Kana Jouzu! This HIRAGANA word search book is designed for Japanese learners who are beginning to read and write hiragana. Each puzzle has 10 Japanese words in hiragana hidden in it. vertically and horizontally only. The word list are all in roman characters (Romaji). This will add a bit of a challenge and will definitely help you sharpen your reading skills. This book also has a blank pagewhere you can jot down notes, or practice using your newly acquired words. Solutions to the puzzles are at the back portion of the page should you want to check your answers. WITH OVER 400 WORDS TO EXPAND YOUR JAPANESE VOCABULARY! CATEGORIES Pronouns Family1 Basic Phrases My House Things in the Living Room Things in the Bedroom Kitchen Body Parts Buildings and Places Colors Food 1 Useful Adjectives Useful Verbs The Sea The Zoo Vegetables Weather Shapes Human Relationships Clothes and Accessories Nature Occupation In The Office Travel Animals Anime Names
Definitive Word Search Volume 1
Author: Editors of Thunder Bay Press
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1645179346
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Each word in the more than 100 puzzles in this book is accompanied by a definition, giving your vocabulary an extra boost. Have you ever completed a word search puzzle and been left wondering what all those obscure words mean? No more scratching your head over words that you’ll never encounter again! Definitive Word Search, Volume 1 takes word searches to a new level by including the definitions alongside each clue, so you’ll expand your vocabulary every time you complete a puzzle. Word searches are a great way to boost your brainpower, and the inclusion of more than 2,500 definitions will give your cranium an extra kick. Whether you’re in need of something to help you relax or are looking for a fun activity to do with a partner, this puzzle book will give you the mental boost you’re looking for.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1645179346
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Each word in the more than 100 puzzles in this book is accompanied by a definition, giving your vocabulary an extra boost. Have you ever completed a word search puzzle and been left wondering what all those obscure words mean? No more scratching your head over words that you’ll never encounter again! Definitive Word Search, Volume 1 takes word searches to a new level by including the definitions alongside each clue, so you’ll expand your vocabulary every time you complete a puzzle. Word searches are a great way to boost your brainpower, and the inclusion of more than 2,500 definitions will give your cranium an extra kick. Whether you’re in need of something to help you relax or are looking for a fun activity to do with a partner, this puzzle book will give you the mental boost you’re looking for.
Japanese Picture Dictionary
Author: Timothy G. Stout
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920446
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese--whether you're 5 or 100! This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script--with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly--along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Japanese holidays and eating Japanese food. This colorful picture dictionary includes: Hundreds of color photographs 1,500 Japanese words and phrases 40 different topics--from social media and WiFi to paying and counting Example sentences showing how the words are used Companion online audio recordings by native Japanese speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences An introduction to Japanese pronunciation and grammar An index to allow you to quickly look up words Japanese Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages--curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Japan.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920446
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese--whether you're 5 or 100! This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script--with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly--along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Japanese holidays and eating Japanese food. This colorful picture dictionary includes: Hundreds of color photographs 1,500 Japanese words and phrases 40 different topics--from social media and WiFi to paying and counting Example sentences showing how the words are used Companion online audio recordings by native Japanese speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences An introduction to Japanese pronunciation and grammar An index to allow you to quickly look up words Japanese Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages--curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Japan.
Joint Utterance Construction in Japanese Conversation
Author: Makoto Hayashi
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9789027226228
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This book focuses on how participants in Japanese conversation negotiate and achieve joint courses of action within a single turn at talk. Using the methodology of Conversation Analysis as a central framework, this book describes in detail the structures and procedures used by Japanese speakers to jointly produce a coherent grammatical unit-in-progress, and explores the range of social actions that speakers accomplish by employing that practice. This study is part of a larger project intended to investigate how humans achieve intricate coordination of their behavior with that of co-participants in everyday social encounters and how language plays a constitutive part in making such micro-level social coordination possible. Through a close examination of joint utterance construction in Japanese, this book contributes to a growing body of research into the mutual influence between the grammatical organization of language and the organization of situated human conduct in social interaction.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9789027226228
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This book focuses on how participants in Japanese conversation negotiate and achieve joint courses of action within a single turn at talk. Using the methodology of Conversation Analysis as a central framework, this book describes in detail the structures and procedures used by Japanese speakers to jointly produce a coherent grammatical unit-in-progress, and explores the range of social actions that speakers accomplish by employing that practice. This study is part of a larger project intended to investigate how humans achieve intricate coordination of their behavior with that of co-participants in everyday social encounters and how language plays a constitutive part in making such micro-level social coordination possible. Through a close examination of joint utterance construction in Japanese, this book contributes to a growing body of research into the mutual influence between the grammatical organization of language and the organization of situated human conduct in social interaction.
Remembering the Kanji 2
Author: James W. Heisig
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824836696
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Following the first volume of Remembering the Kanji, the present work provides students with helpful tools for learning the pronunciation of the kanji. Behind the notorious inconsistencies in the way the Japanese language has come to pronounce the characters it received from China lie several coherent patterns. Identifying these patterns and arranging them in logical order can reduce dramatically the amount of time spent in the brute memorization of sounds unrelated to written forms. Many of the “primitive elements,” or building blocks, used in the drawing of the characters also serve to indicate the “Chinese reading” that particular kanji use, chiefly in compound terms. By learning one of the kanji that uses such a “signal primitive,” one can learn the entire group at the same time. In this way, Remembering the Kanji 2 lays out the varieties of phonetic pattern and offers helpful hints for learning readings, that might otherwise appear completely random, in an efficient and rational way. Individual frames cross-reference the kanji to alternate readings and to the frame in volume 1 in which the meaning and writing of the kanji was first introduced. A parallel system of pronouncing the kanji, their “Japanese readings,” uses native Japanese words assigned to particular Chinese characters. Although these are more easily learned because of the association of the meaning to a single word, the author creates a kind of phonetic alphabet of single syllable words, each connected to a simple Japanese word, and shows how they can be combined to help memorize particularly troublesome vocabulary. The 4th edition has been updated to include the 196 new kanji approved by the government in 2010 as “general-use” kanji.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824836696
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Following the first volume of Remembering the Kanji, the present work provides students with helpful tools for learning the pronunciation of the kanji. Behind the notorious inconsistencies in the way the Japanese language has come to pronounce the characters it received from China lie several coherent patterns. Identifying these patterns and arranging them in logical order can reduce dramatically the amount of time spent in the brute memorization of sounds unrelated to written forms. Many of the “primitive elements,” or building blocks, used in the drawing of the characters also serve to indicate the “Chinese reading” that particular kanji use, chiefly in compound terms. By learning one of the kanji that uses such a “signal primitive,” one can learn the entire group at the same time. In this way, Remembering the Kanji 2 lays out the varieties of phonetic pattern and offers helpful hints for learning readings, that might otherwise appear completely random, in an efficient and rational way. Individual frames cross-reference the kanji to alternate readings and to the frame in volume 1 in which the meaning and writing of the kanji was first introduced. A parallel system of pronouncing the kanji, their “Japanese readings,” uses native Japanese words assigned to particular Chinese characters. Although these are more easily learned because of the association of the meaning to a single word, the author creates a kind of phonetic alphabet of single syllable words, each connected to a simple Japanese word, and shows how they can be combined to help memorize particularly troublesome vocabulary. The 4th edition has been updated to include the 196 new kanji approved by the government in 2010 as “general-use” kanji.