Japanese Sentence Practice for JLPT N5-Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 [Paperback]
$ 12.99
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Studying, tearing apart, and drilling with sentences is a great way to not only boost your reading comprehension and vocabulary but it can also help with grammar, kanji, and even pronunciation (with shadowing).
This book takes 100 sentences using JLPT N5 level vocabulary and grammar (beginner) and thoroughly works through them with full explanations, fill-in-the blank exercises, and translations.
This book is best for beginners who can read all hiragana and have a basic grasp of Japanese sentence structure.
187 page PDF
ePub eBook files
100 sound files
Anki Flashcard Deck with 200 cards
BEGINNER LEVEL
Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within. Link emailed to you immediately after purchase.
Example sentences are broken down with a literal word-by-word translation to aid comprehension.
Each kanji has furigana (small hiragana over the kanji)
Japanese Sentence Practice for JLPT N4-Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 [Paperback]
$ 12.99
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The digital files (eBook and sound files) are included with the purchase of this paperback. Simply place your order and the download link will be emailed you immediately after purchase.
Studying, tearing apart, and drilling with sentences is a great way to not only boost your reading comprehension and vocabulary but it can also help with grammar, kanji, and even pronunciation (with shadowing).
This book takes 100 sentences using JLPT N4 level vocabulary and grammar (upper beginner) and thoroughly works through them with full explanations, fill-in-the blank exercises, and translations.
This book is best for upper beginners. We will do a similar one for JLPT N5 (beginner level) soon, but even if you are fairly new to Japanese, give it a try!
201 page PDF
ePub and MOBI eBook files
100 sound files
Anki Flashcard Deck with 200 cards
UPPER BEGINNER LEVEL
Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within. Link emailed to you immediately after purchase.
Example sentences are broken down with a literal word-by-word translation to aid comprehension.
Each kanji has furigana (small hiragana over the kanji)
Japanese Names - A Crash Course on Learning Japanese First and Last Names [Paperback]
$ 14.99
Thoroughly learn the top 100 family and over a hundred given names (male and female) through kanji studies, worksheets, and Anki flashcard decks.
This is the paperback version, but it also includes the eBook ePub, Anki flashcard, PDF worksheets, and MP3 sound files as a download for no extra charge. You'll receive the download link immediately after purchase and the physical paperback will mailed to you.
If you would like just the eBook version, please purchase our Japanese Culture Bundle by clicking here.
Japanese names are difficult.
Challenging kanji, atypical pronunciations, and lengthy syllable sequences can make Japanese names a hurdle for English-speaking students of the language.
If you are serious about learning Japanese, Japanese names is a subject you simply can't ignore.
Want to make Japanese friends? Having a thorough understanding of names will help. Want to enjoy Japanese movies, TV, or novels? If this fits your description, this book is for you.
And with a little concentrated study, you can learn the most common family and given names.
In this book, we'll thoroughly study the top 100 family and over a hundred given names (male and female) through kanji studies, worksheets, and Anki flashcard decks.
152 Pages
Learn the most common 100 family names today
Over a hundred given names (male and female)
Master the most common kanji and the most common readings found in Japanese names
Download Anki decks, sound files, and worksheets for no extra charge.
Imagine being introduced to Mr. Saitou. After going through this book, you ask him, "Is that a Saitou with a 斉 or a 斎 ?" Mr. Saitou (whether 斉藤 or 斎藤 ) will truly be impressed.
This book is based on a much more in-depth online course at Makoto+. If you want extra practice plus hundreds of famous names (historical, actors, actresses, musicians, singers, and more), please check out the course here:
https://makotoplus.com/makoto-courses/japanese-names-course/
It’s free for Shogun and Lifetime members.
Samurai members can find a deeply discounted coupon in the members' section. Or you can purchase the course without being a member.
Nihongo Nano Narratives Volume 1: Cultural Icons of Japan [PAPERBACK]
$ 12.99
For upper beginners.
Embark on the journey! Dare to tackle short Japanese passages, and if you emerge triumphantly at the chapter's end, you'll have completed your mission, acquiring cultural insights, fresh vocabulary, and enhanced reading comprehension along the way.
Dive into news, cultural pieces, and historical snippets with this innovative series featuring engaging and informative ultra-brief essays in Japanese, tailored to upper beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
Learn about Japanese culture
Includes all the sound files and Anki flashcard decks of all the vocabulary in the essays. You'll receive a download link immediately after purchasing the paperback which will also be mailed to you.
Enhance your Japanese vocabulary and reading abilities using the Nihongo Nano Narrative essays. Although you can tackle these lessons in any sequence, consider these helpful suggestions:
- Examine the Key Vocabulary
- Begin utilizing the provided Anki deck to learn unfamiliar vocabulary (refer to the last page for the download link)
- Read the story in either the EASY version or the native-level NORMAL version, or both, with furigana and a running glossary
- Listen to the audio file while reading once more (also check the last page for the download link)
- Read the essays without furigana or vocabulary aids
- Check your understanding with the English translation
Bravo! You've successfully completed that challenge.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Though you're not a novice, it sometimes feels that way. Maintaining focus on lengthy Japanese texts proves challenging, and you seek assistance with kanji and advanced grammatical structures.If this resonates with you, this book is tailor-made for your needs.
FEATURES
Short but informative essays
Full vocabulary breakdowns
Tricky grammatical patterns explained
Anki flashcard decks
Sound files of the essays
Individual PDFs of the essays in a slightly different format to make it easier to print and study each essay individually
Simplified Essay Version
First, go through a simplified version of the essay. This essay version primarily has JLPT N4 and N5 grammar and vocabulary. Every word is defined and explained.
Intermediate Essay Version
Next, tackle the intermediate essay. This version contains most of the information from the simplified version but uses more natural Japanese. Every word is defined and explained.
Essays with English translation
Finally, go through both essays again while checking your understanding with our translations.
126 Pages
ISBN 979-8395279866
Physical Paperback mailed
Includes PDF, ePub, and MOBI files [No extra charge]
Includes Sound Files of all Essays [No extra charge]
Includes Anki flashcard decks for the vocabulary in each of the essays [No extra charge]
Ready to get started? Click to buy now.
Learn Japanese with Yokai! Yamanba, the Mountain Witch [Paperback]
$ 12.99
★For Upper Beginners Learning Japanese ★Living in shadows and the in-between world of dreams and reality, yokai thrive in Japanese imagination. What are yokai? They are monsters, ghosts, unnatural beings, and even sentient household items. Yokai can be harmless and amusing, or they can be terrifying.
Now you can learn about yokai and read stories about them while polishing your Japanese. ♥ABOUT THIS VOLUME
The 山姥 (やまんば) is a scary youkai mountain witch. She eats whoever enters her mountain. In this volume, we’ll look at two legends involving the 山姥 (やまんば).The first is about an ox-cart man (someone who made deliveries) who encountered a 山姥 (やまんば). The second story is about a young priest who has three magic charms to protect him from the 山姥 (やまんば).
FEATURES
Includes three essays or stories
Each story is presented in three formats: 1) Sentence-by-Sentence with definition and commentary below 2) Japanese only (to test your reading ability) 3) English translation (to confirm your understanding)
The Sentence-by Sentence section of each story presents a small chunk of the Japanese with furigana over the kanji and a complete glossary of all the words; important grammatical patterns are pointed out and explained in plain English
Find a link to download sound files for the stories (for no extra charge) on the last page of the book
Each story has a slow and normal speed recording of the Japanese read by Yumi
201 pages
Includes E-book versions, sound files, and an Anki deck of the vocabulary for no extra charge.
STORIES INCLUDED
① Ushikata and Yamanba
② Yamanba and the Three Magic Charms
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This book is designed so that both those fairly new to Japanese and those in the intermediate stages can equally find value. The ideal level, however, is for the upper beginner, somewhere around the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N4.
If you are learning Japanese and are fascinated by yokai and traditional tales of old Japan, click the Buy Now button to begin studying now.
Yonde Miyo~! Volume 3 - Short and Fun Japanese Stories in Hiragana and Basic Kanji [Paperback]
$ 12.99
NOTE: The digital version is found in the digital only Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha bundle.
Have you only recently learned hiragana but need practice? Or perhaps, your hiragana is no problem, but you want to build your hiragana and kanji reading comprehension?
This new collection of stories is here to the rescue!
Read real Japanese—beginner level but not boring Japanese! You won't find the Japanese version of Dick and Jane, but you will find stories written for adults. Enjoy reading flash fiction, super short essays, and funny stories of common mistakes made by learners of Japanese.Best of all, the only requirement is that you can read hiragana and have a very basic understanding of Japanese. Vocabulary and grammar will be defined and explained.
The format is a little different from our other more advanced readers. The idea is for the reader to read the entire story three times. Each page will have a sentence or two in hiragana (with spaces between words for you to see “words” instead of syllables) at the top and that same content in full Japanese (with furigana—small hiragana over kanji) at the bottom. The middle will have the glossary and grammatical explanations. Lastly, the story is presented in Japanese without furigana. See if you can read it after going through the previous two versions and explanations.
If you have just learned hiragana, you may want to listen to the sound file while reading the hiragana section to practice correct pronunciation. If you have studied Japanese a bit longer, you may want to start with the bottom version and take note of the glossary for understanding.The glossary will have the word as it appears in the story, but it will also give the “dictionary” form so you can look the word up further.
Having fun while learning a language is a great way to increase motivation. With increased motivation, you are less likely to skip a day's study. A skipped day can quickly become a lost week and then a lost… forever.
And so, we hope you will have as much fun reading these stories as we had writing them.
This is a physical paperback which will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files for no extra charge immediately after ordering.
Beginning Japanese Phrases Volume 3 [Paperback]
$ 12.99
NOTE: The digital version is found in the Beginning Japanese Phrases and Stories digital bundle. (This paperback will be shipped to you and you will also get the digital files)
Have you only recently learned hiragana but need practice? Or perhaps, your hiragana is no problem, but you want to learn useful phrases you can actually use in conversation?
Beginning Japanese Phrases is here to the rescue!
The level of this book is somewhere between our (total beginner-level) Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha and our more advance readers such as Learn Japanese with Stories.
This series is based on a weekly podcast we produce called (unimaginatively) Beginning Japanese Phrases. See here: https://thejapanesepage.com/beginning-japanese-phrases-podcast-and-videos/
This book contains the data and actual podcast files for episodes 61-90.
The podcast concentrates on a single beginner-level word or phrase and then breaks down an example sentence using it.
70 Pages
Includes the digital files (PDF, ePub, and MOBI)
Includes all example sentence sound files
Includes all podcast sound files
Scan QR codes for quick on-demand listening as you go through the book
This is a physical paperback which will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files for no extra charge immediately after ordering.
Japanese Grammar for JLPT N4-Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 [Paperback]
$ 12.99
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Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N4 covers the grammar needed to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N4. This is the upper beginner level of the test and is suitable for upper beginners who have mastered the basics of Japanese.
Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 or just would like to continue learning important Japanese grammatical points, this book will teach you the most useful grammatical patterns in an easy-to-understand way. Download the sound files and the accompanying PDF for a complete learning system (included for no extra charge).
UPPER BEGINNER LEVEL
Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within. Link emailed to you immediately after purchase.
Explanations in plain English with several examples per grammar point.
Example sentences are broken down with a literal word-by-word translation to aid comprehension.
Each kanji has furigana (small hiragana over the kanji)
Grammar Points Covered:
あとで
~ば/~れば
~ばいいですか
場合
ことができる
〜だす(出 す)
できるだけ
どうも
~始 める(始 める)
~はずだ
~はずがない
~かどうか
~かもしれない
~に気 がつく
~ことにする
~ことになる
~く/ ~にする
まま
まだ〜ていない
または
~みたい
~ながら
~ないで
~ないでおく
~なくてもいい(不 必要 )
~なくてはならない
なら
~なさい
~にくい
~のですか・んですか
~のは~だ
~のような
~のように
のに
お~ください
~られる
~させる
~させられる
~せいで
~し
そうだ
~そうだ
すぎる
~たばかり
~たがる
~たら
~たらどうですか
~てあげる
~ているあいだに~
~ていただけませんか
~てくれる
~てくれてありがとう
〜てみる
~てもらう
~ておく
~てくる・~ていく
~てくる #2
~てしまう
~てすみません
~てよかった
~ても・〜でも
と
~という~
つづける(続 ける)
~は~が
~やすい
~よう(だ)
~ようと思 う
ぜひ
全然 ~ない
Sightseeing in Japan Volume 3 - Sakura Japanese Cherry Blossoms [Paperback]
$ 12.99
★For Upper Beginners Learning Japanese ★These readers are to not only help improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension but also to introduce tourist sites you may want to visit for your next Japan visit.
It will also help you understand Japanese geography and culture as well. ♥ABOUT THIS VOLUME
This volume includes three essays:
Japanese Sakura Trees - Learn about the tree itself and what variety makes up the majority of cherry blossom trees
Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC - The fascinating story behind the U.S. capital's famous sakura trees
Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots - 花見 Hanami flower viewing is very popular in Japan. But what locations are most famous for cherry blossom viewing?
105 Pages
FEATURES
Includes three essays
Each story is presented in three formats: 1) Sentence-by-Sentence with definition and commentary below 2) Japanese only (to test your reading ability) 3) English translation (to confirm your understanding)
The Sentence-by Sentence section of each story presents a small chunk of the Japanese with furigana over the kanji and a complete glossary of all the words; important grammatical patterns are pointed out and explained in plain English
Find a link to download sound files for the stories (for no extra charge) on the last page of the book
Or use the QR codes to scan with your phone's camera for on-demand audio
Each story has a slow and normal speed recording of the Japanese read by Yumi
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This book is designed so that both those fairly new to Japanese and those in the intermediate stages can equally find value. The ideal level, however, is for the upper beginner, somewhere around the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N4 or N3 (intermediate).
If you are learning Japanese and look forward to your next Japan trip, click the Buy Now button to begin studying now.
Sightseeing in Japan Volume 2 - Onsen and Jigokudani [Paperback]
$ 12.99
★For Upper Beginners Learning Japanese ★These readers are to not only help improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension but also to introduce tourist sites you may want to visit for your next Japan visit.
It will also help you understand Japanese geography and culture as well. ♥ABOUT THIS VOLUME
This volume includes two essays:
温泉 onsen - hot springs
地獄谷 野猿 公 苑 Jigokudani - An onsen famous for its bathing monkeys
90 Pages
FEATURES
Includes two essays
Each story is presented in three formats: 1) Sentence-by-Sentence with definition and commentary below 2) Japanese only (to test your reading ability) 3) English translation (to confirm your understanding)
The Sentence-by Sentence section of each story presents a small chunk of the Japanese with furigana over the kanji and a complete glossary of all the words; important grammatical patterns are pointed out and explained in plain English
Find a link to download sound files for the stories (for no extra charge) on the last page of the book
Or use the QR codes to scan with your phone's camera for on-demand audio
Each story has a slow and normal speed recording of the Japanese read by Yumi
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This book is designed so that both those fairly new to Japanese and those in the intermediate stages can equally find value. The ideal level, however, is for the upper beginner, somewhere around the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N4 or N3 (intermediate).
If you are learning Japanese and look forward to your next Japan trip, click the Buy Now button to begin studying now.
Sightseeing in Japan Volume 1 - Mount Fuji [Paperback]
$ 12.99
★For Upper Beginners Learning Japanese ★These readers are to not only help improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension but also to introduce tourist sites you may want to visit for your next Japan visit.
It will also help you understand Japanese geography and culture as well. ♥ABOUT THIS VOLUME
This volume includes two essays:
Mt Fuji - the most iconic mountain in Japan
The Beckoning Cat - They are everywhere, greeting shoppers throughout Japan
84 Pages
FEATURES
Includes two essays
Each story is presented in three formats: 1) Sentence-by-Sentence with definition and commentary below 2) Japanese only (to test your reading ability) 3) English translation (to confirm your understanding)
The Sentence-by Sentence section of each story presents a small chunk of the Japanese with furigana over the kanji and a complete glossary of all the words; important grammatical patterns are pointed out and explained in plain English
Find a link to download sound files for the stories (for no extra charge) on the last page of the book
Or use the QR codes to scan with your phone's camera for on-demand audio
Each story has a slow and normal speed recording of the Japanese read by Yumi
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This book is designed so that both those fairly new to Japanese and those in the intermediate stages can equally find value. The ideal level, however, is for the upper beginner, somewhere around the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N4 or N3 (intermediate).
If you are learning Japanese and look forward to your next Japan trip, click the Buy Now button to begin studying now.
Learn Japanese with Stories for Beginners: Mike's Diary [Paperback]
$ 12.99
NOTE: The digital version is found in the Beginning Japanese Phrases and Stories digital bundle.
Have you only recently learned hiragana but need practice? Or perhaps, your hiragana is no problem, but you want to build reading fluency?
Mike's Diary is here to the rescue!
The level of this book is somewhere between our (total beginner-level) Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha and our more advance readers such as Learn Japanese with Stories.
Instead of learning isolated vocabulary (no fun!), reading real Japanese is a great way to learn vocabulary and kanji in context. For the beginner, however, native reading material is too much of a challenge. Our Learn Japanese with Stories for Beginners series enables even beginners to truly enjoy reading natural Japanese.
The early stories use basic vocabulary, beginner-level grammar, and simplified Japanese sentence structures. As you progress, earlier concepts build into more complex grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures.
Each story is presented in several ways.
The story with spaces and complete vocabulary and explanation
The story in full Japanese (without spaces, but with furigana—the small hiragana—over kanji)
The story in English to cement understanding
This is followed by five important kanji found in the story. There are only five kanji here, so spend some time familiarizing yourself with them.
122 Pages
Includes the digital files (PDF, ePub, and MOBI)
Includes all sound files
Free Anki flashcard deck of all the vocabulary from each story
Scan QR codes for quick on-demand listening as you go through the book
This is a physical paperback which will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files for no extra charge immediately after ordering.
Beginning Japanese Phrases Volume 2 [Paperback]
$ 12.99
NOTE: The digital version is found in the Beginning Japanese Phrases and Stories digital bundle.
Have you only recently learned hiragana but need practice? Or perhaps, your hiragana is no problem, but you want to learn useful phrases you can actually use in conversation?
Beginning Japanese Phrases is here to the rescue!
The level of this book is somewhere between our (total beginner-level) Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha and our more advance readers such as Learn Japanese with Stories.
This series is based on a weekly podcast we produce called (unimaginatively) Beginning Japanese Phrases. See here: https://thejapanesepage.com/beginning-japanese-phrases-podcast-and-videos/
This book contains the data and actual podcast files for episodes 31-60.
The podcast concentrates on a single beginner-level word or phrase and then breaks down an example sentence using it.
74 Pages
Includes the digital files (PDF, ePub, and MOBI)
Includes all example sentence sound files
Includes all podcast sound files
Scan QR codes for quick on-demand listening as you go through the book
This is a physical paperback which will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files for no extra charge immediately after ordering.
Beginning Japanese Phrases Volume 1 [Paperback]
$ 12.99
NOTE: The digital version is found in the Beginning Japanese Phrases and Stories digital bundle.
Have you only recently learned hiragana but need practice? Or perhaps, your hiragana is no problem, but you want to learn useful phrases you can actually use in conversation?
Beginning Japanese Phrases is here to the rescue!
The level of this book is somewhere between our (total beginner-level) Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha and our more advance readers such as Learn Japanese with Stories.
This series is based on a weekly podcast we produce called (unimaginatively) Beginning Japanese Phrases. See here: https://thejapanesepage.com/beginning-japanese-phrases-podcast-and-videos/
This book contains the data and actual podcast files for the first 30 episodes.
The podcast concentrates on a single beginner-level word or phrase and then breaks down an example sentence using it.
78 Pages
Includes the digital files (PDF, ePub, and MOBI)
Includes all example sentence sound files
Includes all podcast sound files
Scan QR codes for quick on-demand listening as you go through the book
This is a physical paperback which will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files for no extra charge immediately after ordering.
Japanese Sentences: Beginning Phrases [Paperback]
$ 12.99
Note: This is the physical paperback version which will be shipped to your location. This physical book also includes the digital version, but if you are looking for the digital only version, please click here for the bundle with this book in it. Digital products have no shipping charges!
68 pages | Paperback | Includes FREE MP3s and eBook formats
Learn important Japanese sentences one word at a time
An in-depth study of the sentence structure of 21 useful phrases with many more variations and examples.
What you'll get:
68 Page PDF
Includes ePub & Mobi files
MP3s with every Japanese example sentence
Ready to improve your Japanese while increasing your cultural knowledge? Add to cart now.