Japanese Hiragana for Beginners: First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System

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Author: Timothy G. Stout

ISBN-10: 480530877X

ISBN-13: 9784805308776

Category: Other Artistic Techniques

Japanese Hiragana for Beginners makes learning hiragana fast and effective by using memorable picture mnemonics, along with clear explanations, examples and lots of fun exercises. Picture mnemonics enhance memory by associating the shape and sound of each hiragana character with combinations of images and English words already familiar to students.\ With sections on the 46 basic hiragana characters, usage rules and a wide range of exercises, Japanese Hiragana for Beginners provides a solid...

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Japanese Hiragana for Beginners makes learning hiragana fast and effective by using memorable picture mnemonics, along with clear explanations, examples and lots of fun exercises. Picture mnemonics enhance memory by associating the shape and sound of each hiragana character with combinations of images and English words already familiar to students.With sections on the 46 basic hiragana characters, usage rules and a wide range of exercises, Japanese Hiragana for Beginners provides a solid groundwork for language students interested in increasing their skills.

Introduction     4The Basic 46 Hiragana Characters     10[Characters not reproducible]     26[Characters not reproducible]     42[Characters not reproducible]     59Hiragana Usage Rules     60Tenten and Maru     61Tenten and Maru     67Combined Characters     68Combined Characters     73Small "tsu"     74Small "tsu"     74Long Vowels     75Long Vowels     76Sentence Particles "wa" "e" and "o"     76Particles "wa," "e" and "o"     78Reading and Writing Practice     79Answers     94Flash Cards: Suggested Activities     95Acknowledgements     96