Japanese Phrases for Dummies
How to pick up basic Japanese-fast Japanese is the fifth most studied language in the U.S., with over 40,000 college students enrolled in Japanese courses every year, and Japan ranks as the eighth most popular international destination for American travelers. Focusing on real-world language skills that people can put to use right away-from asking directions to talking numbers-this phrasebook is a must for travelers and students.\ Eriko Sato, PhD, is a native Japanese speaker and Professor of...
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Hundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips Speak Japanese – instantly! Shopping. Ordering dinner. Chatting about the weather. Talking about your family. Dealing with emergencies. Whether you’re a traveler or student, this handy Japanese phrase book makes everyday communication a breeze! Discover how to: Get directions, shop, and eat out Talk numbers, dates, time, and money Chat about family and work Discuss sports and the weather Deal with problems and emergencies
Introduction1About This Book1Conventions Used in This Book2Foolish Assumptions3Icons Used in This Book4Where to Go from Here4Chapter 1I Say It How? Speaking Japanese5Basic Japanese Sounds5Vowel sounds6Consonant sounds8Sounding Fluent10Don't stress10Get in rhythm10Pitch perfectly11You Already Know a Little Japanese12Japanese words in English12English words used in Japanese12Picking Up Some Basic Phrases13Chapter 2Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics15Using Appropriate Speech Styles15Forming Sentences16Introducing particles17Telling the topic20Dropping Understood Words21Using Pronouns22Demonstrative pronouns22Personal pronouns23Working with Verbs25Understanding basic verb forms25Doing the conjugation thing26Deciding on tense: Past or not past, that is the question29Speaking politely30Enhancing verbs with suffixes31Using the Verb Desu (To Be)33Describing Adjectives34Chapter 3Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds39Knowing Your Numbers39Numbers from 1 to 1039Numbers from 11 to 9940Numbers from 100 to 9,99941Numbers from 10,000 to 100,00042Counting with Counters44Counting the months45Counting the days48Reeling off the years50Specifying dates and times51Changing with the Seasons53Talking about the Days of the Week54Telling Time55Telling Time Relative to Now58Money, Money, Money59Exchanging money59Opening a bank account60Making deposits and withdrawals61Chapter 4Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk63Meeting and Greeting63Saying hello63Asking people their names64Addressing friends and strangers65Greeting all day long68Paying attention and saying so69Saying good-bye69Expressing Gratitude and Regret70Making Small Talk71Breaking the ice and asking questions71Talking about the weather72Asking people where they're from73Talking about where you're going74Talking about your family74Existing and possessing: The verbs iru and aru76Talking about your regular activities78Giving out your contact information79Chapter 5Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal)81Making the Most of Breakfast and Lunch81Eating breakfast in two cultures83Munching your lunch84Dining Out85Ordering fast food85Making dinner reservations86Ordering in a restaurant89Setting your table91Chatting with the waiter or waitress92Paying for your meal93Expressing Your Likes and Dislikes94Using Proper Table Manners95Chapter 6Shop 'til You Drop97Asking for a Particular Item97Comparing Items98Saying cheaper, more expensive, better, or worse99Comparing two items100Pointing out the best one101Comparing three or more items101Shopping for Clothes104Asking about color104Using chotto for a variety of reasons105Finding the right size106Going to a Department Store108Negotiating Prices109Paying for Your Purchases110Going Grocery Shopping111Going to a butcher111Buying vegetables and fruit111Buying fresh fish112Chapter 7Making Leisure a Top Priority113Using the Verb Suru (To Do)113Exploring Fun Places115Visiting museums and galleries115Going to the theater116Going to bars and clubs117Singing like a star at a karaoke bar119Talking about Your Hobbies119Exploring Nature119Living the Sporting Life121Saying "I Can"121Using Your Artistic Talent123Giving and Receiving Invitations125Making a suggestion using "why don't we?"125Saying "let's go" and "shall we go?"126Inviting friends to your house127Chapter 8When You Gotta Work129Talking about Your Job129Managing Your Office Equipment130Searching for a Job132Talking on the Phone134Calling a friend135Calling hotels and stores136Asking for what you want137Calling a client139Leaving a message140Chapter 9I Get Around: Transportation143Getting Around at the Airport143Getting on board143Going through immigration146Going through customs146Getting Around Town147Asking about the best148Getting on a bus149Hopping on a train150Hailing a taxi153Renting a car153Dealing with Directions156Asking "where" questions156Answering "where" questions158Giving precise directions160Using ordinal numbers160Specifying how far162Asking "how do I get to" questions163Referring to locations on the street164Providing actions with directions165Chapter 10Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head169Getting the Accommodations of Your Choice169Reserving a Room171Checking out room size171Counting the number of guests172Indicating the length of your stay173Talking with insiders and outsiders174Comparing costs175Keeping track of what's yours with possessive pronouns175Checking In to a Hotel177Checking Out of a Hotel179Chapter 11Dealing with Emergencies181Shouting out for Help181Calling the Police184Reporting an accident to the police184Finding the lost and found187Getting Legal Help189Getting Medical Help190Looking for a doctor190Pointing at your body parts191Complaining about your discomfort192Getting a diagnosis193Getting treatment194Chapter 12Ten Favorite Japanese Expressions195Chapter 13Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local197Index199
