Japanese vocabulary for English speakers

This book is a learning tool for mastering basic Japanese vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the Japanese language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone your composition skills. This manual will also be an invaluable reference during any trip abroad where the Japanese language is spoken. Simple transcriptions of each word will assist in the memorization of reading rules. Once you have mastered even only 70% of the words contained in this vocabulary guide, you will be able to say: “Yes! I speak a little Japanese!”

The vocabulary contains 101 topics including: Basic concepts, Numbers, Units of measurement, The most important verbs, Time, Calendar, Day and night, Months, Seasons, Travel, Sightseeing, City, Shopping, Clothing Accessories, Cosmetics, Telephone, Phone conversation, Foreign languages, Meals, Restaurant, Family members, Furniture, Household appliances, Weather and more …

This book is intended to help you learn, memorize and review over 3000 commonly used Japanese words. Recommended as additional support material to any language course. Meets the needs of both beginners and advanced learners. Convenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activities. Allows you to assess your current vocabulary. This book can also be used by foreign learners of English.

Revised Edition, July 2013. Ref. SW0713