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Japanese for busy people. I, Kana version

2022
Book
"Japanese for Busy People" is, as the title suggests, a concise course for 'busy' students who want to learn natural spoken Japanese as effectively as possible in a limited amount of time.
Main title:
Japanese for busy people. I, Kana version / Association for Japanese-Language Teaching (AJALT)
Edition:
Revised 4th edition.
Imprint:
New York, NY : Kodansha USA, 2022.©2022
Collation:
xx, 266 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Notes:
"Free audio download"--Cover."First published in Japan in 1984 by Kodansha International"--Title page verso."Kana version"--Cover.Includes index.In English and Japanese.
Contents:
Meeting: nice to meet youPossession: whose pen is this?Asking the time: what time is it?Shopping (1): how much is this?Shopping (2): two bottles of that wine, pleaseGoing places (1): where are you going?Going places (2): I'm going by ShinkansenDoing things (1): I'm going to eat tempuraDoing things (2): do you often come here?Describing things: it's deliciousDescribing impressions: it was beautifulAsking about places: what is at Nikko?Asking for a place: where is it?Going and receiving: I received it from my friendTalking about preferences: I like Japanese animeMaking an invitation: shall we go together?Stating a wish: I want to buy a souvenirExplaining plans: I will go to Osaka and see herMaking a request: please give her my regardsGoing places (3): how do you go there?Asking permission: may I have it?Forbidding actions: please don't take photosExplaining actions: what are you doing now?Work and interests: I work for an apparel maker.
ISBN:
9781568366203 (paperback)1568366205 (paperback)
Dewey class:
495.682421
LC class:
PL539.5.E5
Language:
EnglishJapanese
BRN:
791518
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