[Dummies 01] • Japanese For Dummies · 3rd Edition by Chiba, Hiroko M. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents 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 Connect with Dummies End User License Agreement

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