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Synopsis
If a picture is worth a thousand words, students of the Japanese language have everything they need in the
Tuttle Japanese Picture Dictionary. Deftly illustrating the use of more than 1,500 commonly used Japanese words and phrases, author Timothy Stout gives learners a clear, easy-to-use introduction to this fascinating language.
Containing culture-specific Japanese words and images not found in other picture dictionaries, Stout's provides the Japanese script forms along with Romanized pronunciations and English definitions. The words are grouped into 38 themes or topics, each with 35-45 words, and several sentences, covering all the essential vocabulary--including the 1,500 critical Japanese words and sentences that students need to know to pass the AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam and the JLPT proficiency exams. The book also includes a brief introduction to the Japanese language and an index. Online, students will find free companion audio recordings by Japanese native speakers demonstrating the correct pronunciation of all the vocabulary and sentences.
Richly illustrated with more than 750 color photographs, the Japanese Picture Dictionary convenient format and highly visual presentation make it easy for readers to boost their proficiency quickly and to remember it all for their next visit to Japan
Synopsis
- Over 1,500 key Japanese words with sentences illustrating their use
- Culture-specific Japanese words and images not included in other picture dictionaries
- The words are grouped by themes and illustrated with over 750 color photographs
- Japanese script along with Romanized forms and English definitions for every entry
- These are the words required to pass the Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture Exam and the JLPT Proficiency Exams.
- An introduction to Japanese pronunciation and scripts and online audio recordings to help with pronunciation are included.
- Index at the back allows you to look up the words in the book.
Synopsis
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.