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JLPT N4, N5 Textbook with CD ~ Goukaku Dekiru Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken N4, 5

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:05:57 -0500

JLPT N4, N5 Textbook with CD ~ Goukaku Dekiru Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken N4, 5

Here's a great book to help anyone planning on taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo Noryoku Shiken, JLPT), a textbook taht will guide you through all the grammar, kanji, vocabulary and everything else you will need, including listening skills, thanks to the included 2-cD set that the book comes with. This is for levels N4 and N5 (the new JLPT levels 4 and 5), the easiest two levels in the test. Outstanding content, with 220+ pages of material to work through, all in Japanese...

Kanji Test for 2.5 Millions ~ Premium Edition

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:16:12 -0400

Kanji Test for 2.5 Millions ~ Premium Edition

A special "Premium Edition" of the popular Nintendo kanji testing software, this fantastic learning tool allows people at virtually every level to learn any kanji character. A deluxe edition of the original Kanji Test for 2.5 Million , this deluxe program provides an additional selection of characters to study, including a total of 6000 characters, plus a new method for learning by tracing over an existing kanji in the correct stroke order. Makes excellent use of the DS stylus, writing just...

Dora Gana ~ Doraemon Hiragana Study for Nintendo DS

Fri, 08 May 2009 04:02:51 -0400

Dora Gana ~ Doraemon Hiragana Study for Nintendo DS

Here's a great game for your Nintendo DS that lets you study hiragana and katakana with Doraemon, the cute robot cat from the future. Doraemon helps you learn the basics of Japanese, just as children do: you start out playing games to help you recognize kana and the first kanji that children learn. Best of all, since the DS uses a stylus for input, you learn not only to read these early characters but to write them as well, of course with proper stroke order. The best tool for beginning...

Beautiful Kanji Training

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:42:57 -0400

Beautiful Kanji Training

Another amazing concept for Nintendo DS, this is a new game that teaches you to write beautiful kanji characters in Japanese. To use it, put the cartridge in your Nintendo DS and boot the game, and turn your DS on its side like a book. There are four choices at the main menu: Writing Check (which tests your ability to write characters with the proper stroke order, with several options); Daily Beautiful Kanji Training, regular practice for writing more beautifully; Everyone Beautiful Kanji, a...

Kanji DS Dictionary

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:46:38 -0400

Kanji DS Dictionary

Here's a fascinating way to use your Nintendo DS to learn Japanese more effectively: the Kanji Sonomama Dictionary, which turns any Nintendo DS into a very useful tool for learning Japanese. There are four dictionaries -- English-Japanese, Japanese-English, Kokugo (Japanese-Japanese, the best way to learn) and Kanji, with 240,000 entries at your fingertips. While you can input words with the optional on-screen keyboard, the best way to enter words is using the stylus, which can accurately read...

Zebra Green "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:33:46 -0500

Zebra Green "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

There's a reason why the Japanese consistently students are able to score among the world's best students: they have excellent study techniques here, and are good at rote memorization. Here's a super item for all students who want to give themselves an advantage: a "Check Set" that helps you memorize any information, be it English, Japanese, history or what have you. To use the study kit, take the included red pen and highlight the important words in your study material, either in your text or...

Zebra Red "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:05:39 -0400

Zebra Red "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

There's a reason why the Japanese consistently students are able to score among the world's best students: they have excellent study techniques here, and are good at rote memorization. Here's a super item for all students who want to give themselves an advantage: a "Check Set" that helps you memorize any information, be it English, Japanese, history or what have you. To use the study kit, take the included green pen and highlight the important words in your study material, either in your text...

Hiragana Times Reserve Subscription

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:17:29 -0500

Hiragana Times Reserve Subscription

Hiragana Times is the premiere magazine for students of Japanese and anyone who wants to follow Japan every month. Each issue features articles both in English and in Japanese (complete with furigana pronunciation) to help those studying the language. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers themselves who wish to share their own personal...

CAMPUS Kanji Practice B5 School Notebook ~ 150 square 30 Sheets

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:56:26 -0500

CAMPUS Kanji Practice B5 School Notebook ~ 150 square 30 Sheets

The way to learn to write Japanese is to write -- repeatedly -- until you get it. Here is a wonderful Japanese notebook that offers a great way to practice writing Japanese -- either hiragana , katakana or kanji . Each page features 150 squares for practicing your Japanese. The squares are extra large and easier to write in than smaller squared books. A wonderful Japanese study aid! A wonderful Japanese study aid! Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). A Campus B5...

Mastering Conversational Japanese for Beginners

Thu, 07 May 2009 22:22:29 -0400

Mastering Conversational Japanese for Beginners

Thousands of people need to communicate in Japanese for practical reasons, but don't have the time or opportunity to devote the many years it takes to speak formal Japanese correctly. Tuttle Japanese for Beginners is a sensible learning tool enabling beginners to pick-up a functional knowledge of spoken Japanese in just a few days, rather than a few years. By providing realistic dialogue that reflects actual situations you might encounter in Japan, comics to make learning easier and many...

250 Essential Kanji Vol 1 ~ For Everyday Use

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:23:37 -0400

250 Essential Kanji Vol 1 ~ For Everyday Use

This book is indispensable for any non-native speaker trying to make it through a day in Japan. Covering 21 everyday situations, this book deals with a variety of topics ranging from the cordial (How do you do?) to the crucial (Going to the hospital.) Fully illustrated with line drawings throughout, 250 Essential Kanji for Everyday Use Volume I offers valuable information for learners and visitors alike. As many classroom students can tell you, the kanji taught in most textbooks is not always...

Practical Japanese: Your Guide to Speaking Japanese Quickly and Effortlessly in a Few Hours

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:23:31 -0500

Practical Japanese: Your Guide to Speaking Japanese Quickly and Effortlessly in a Few Hours

"In this jet age, one can reach any part of the world within a day or two. It is wise to have some knowledge of the language of the country one visits to make the trip enjoyable and worthwhile." - THE AUTHOR Jun Maeda has purposely written Practical Japanese for the tourist visiting Japan, although the book will undoubtedly prove its worth to anyone wanting to acquire a working knowledge of spoken Japanese in a short period of time. With approximately 350 essential words and 96 pages of...

Kata: The Key to Understanding and Dealing with the Japanese

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:48:24 -0400

Kata: The Key to Understanding and Dealing with the Japanese

In this first book ever to explain why the Japanese think and behave the way they do, veteran Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente, author of more than 30 books on Japan, unlocks the mystery of kata - the cultural molds that have traditionally shaped and defined the attitudes, behavior, and character of the Japanese and are primarily responsible for the traits and talents that make them different from other people - to explain what makes the Japanese Japanese , and how it effects all their...

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Sentence Patterns

Thu, 17 May 2007 22:54:51 -0400

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Sentence Patterns

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Sentence Patterns is a fundamental learning tool for all students of the Japanese language, whether they be unblemished beginners or scarred veterans. With both types of struggling student, as well as for all the gradations that fall in between, there is a strong tendency, in the heat of battle, to lose sight of the essential nature of the Japanese sentence. It is for just such people that this dictionary has been created, to help them keep their eyes fixed firmly...

ROKUDO-Line Method B5 Notebook for Beautiful Japanese Writing Practice

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:03:00 -0500

ROKUDO-Line Method B5 Notebook for Beautiful Japanese Writing Practice

Great for practicing your kanji, here's a 30 page notebook that not only gives you plenty of squares and lines to practice your kanji, but even provides you a few sample kanji inside the first page to demonstrate how to use this book. On one side (red) it focuses on writing practice horizontally and the blue side focuses on practicing writing vertically. Very cool! Great for practicing the JLPT. (instock)

DX Wide Study Flashcards for Long Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:19:29 -0500

DX Wide Study Flashcards for Long Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs

In Japan, students study a lot, and one way they manage it is by coming up with great strategies for learning. One trick they've created are little blank study cards, white cards on a detachable ring for studying vocabulary, grammar points, and more. Here's a great set of Japanese-style study cards for you designed specifically for use with long sentence phrases. Use them to learn Japanese! This version contains two sets of cards which measure 5.2x7.8 cm with 40 cards in each clip! Great for...

Genki I (Second Edition) Textbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Textbook

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:44:38 -0500

Genki I (Second Edition) Textbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Textbook

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...

Genki I (Second Edition) Workbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Workbook

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:25:15 -0500

Genki I (Second Edition) Workbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Workbook

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level

Sun, 18 May 2008 23:46:45 -0400

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level

With this second installment of the world-wide known Japanese in Mangaland series, the student of Japanese will continue his dive into the process of mastering Japanese. The methods in this book will help you graduate from the elementary to the intermediate level of the Japanese language. So, strap a headband around your head, for this time things are going to get rough - from now on, forget about romaji! The 15 lessons included here continue exactly from where the first book left you...

Kanji Wall Poster

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:06:22 -0500

Kanji Wall Poster

Presenting the White Rabbit Press Kanji Wall Poster, featuring all the kanji you need to know in one comprehensive and color-coordinated poster. The complete kanji poster includes: All the joyo kanji Every kanji you need to know for all four levels of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) All the characters' on and kun readings Plus, each character is numbered to coordinate with White Rabbit Press Kanji flashcards. The characters are conveniently color-coordinated by level so you can...

Basic Kanji Drill New -- 2nd Grade

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:31:37 -0500

Basic Kanji Drill New -- 2nd Grade

For students of Japanese who want another way to increase their kanji skills, or for those who just want a good way to practice, here is a kanji workbook to get you up to speed starting from the Japanese second grade school level. This workbook takes you through step-by-step exercises that give you writing practice for the basic kanji characters learned by lower level Japanese elementary school students, with basic-use words that are probably familiar to second or third level Japanese language...

Basic Kanji Drill New -- 4th Grade

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:34:21 -0500

Basic Kanji Drill New -- 4th Grade

For students of Japanese who want another way to increase their kanji skills, or for those who just want a good way to practice, here is a kanji workbook to get you up to speed starting from the Japanese fourth grade school level. This workbook takes you through step-by-step exercises that give you writing practice for the basic kanji characters learned by lower level Japanese elementary school students, with basic-use words that are probably familiar to second or third level Japanese language...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 9

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:34:23 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 9

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

Kanji Practice for Adult ~ Revised Edition

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:19:02 -0400

Kanji Practice for Adult ~ Revised Edition

Thanks to personal computers and phones that can send e-mail, many Japanese no longer write as much kanji as they used to, and it's easy even for them to forget. Here's a useful Nintendo DS learning program to help! The game features several sections, including a Simple Kanji Test you can take anywhere, practice with stroke order or writing with the stylus, an automatic "My Training" section, plus a kanji game. Start the game, enter your name and birth date, and you're ready to test yourself...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 1 ~ vol. 3

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:27:03 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 1 ~ vol. 3

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 7

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:45:30 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 7

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Kanji

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:40:31 -0500

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Kanji

Passing the JLPT is an accomplishment that many Japanese language students strive to achieve, signifying their hardwork and proving their proficiency in the Japanese language. Originally the test structure ranged from level 4 (easiest) to level 1 (most difficult). As of 2010 a new JLPT test structure is taking place (N5 - N1), due to the issue of such a wide gap of difficulty between the 3rd and 2nd level structures, making it easier for more students to pass and "level up" their skills in a...

Kanji Practice Flashcards vol.1 version 2 - Level 4 & 3 ~ White Rabbit

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:40:49 -0400

Kanji Practice Flashcards vol.1 version 2 - Level 4 & 3 ~ White Rabbit

A great new tool for anyone aspiring to study Japanese, this is a totally revised and updated set of high-quality laminated study cards that feature all the kanji you need to master for the Japanese Proficiency Test, levels 3 & 4, the first two levels that students of Japanese should attempt. A meticulously researched set of die-cut cards, you get 103 introductory and 181 intermediate cards. The double-sided flashcards each feature 6 kanji compound words for more than 1700 vocabulary words, all...

Kanji Practice Flashcards Vol. 2 - Level 2 ~ White Rabbit

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:25:12 -0400

Kanji Practice Flashcards Vol. 2 - Level 2 ~ White Rabbit

Mastering Japanese kanji is essential to success in learning the Japanese language. Learning kanji is not only important to be able to read and write the Japanese language, but it is also important in order to proceed to advance levels of study. The reason why is that you will have great difficultly finding upper level textbooks and other courseware that continue to use romaji and kana to indicate the readings of kanji. White Rabbit Press' top-selling Japanese Kanji Flashcards have helped...

Kanji Practice Flashcards Vol. 3 - For Level N1 Test ~ White Rabbit

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:32:13 -0500

Kanji Practice Flashcards Vol. 3 - For Level N1 Test ~ White Rabbit

Mastering Japanese kanji is essential to success in learning the Japanese language. Learning kanji is not only important to be able to read and write the Japanese language, but it is also important in order to proceed to advance levels of study. The reason why is that you will have great difficultly finding upper level textbooks and other courseware that continue to use romaji and kana to indicate the readings of kanji. White Rabbit Press' top-selling Japanese Kanji Flashcards have helped...

Audio Companion for Kana Flashcards ~ White Rabbit

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:49:17 -0400

Audio Companion for Kana Flashcards ~ White Rabbit

This audio companion for White Rabbit Press' Kana Flash Cards includes reading for all the kana characters and Japanese vocabulary in the set. Hiragana content is read by a female Japanese voice actress; katakana content by a male Japanese voice actor. Each vocabulary word is read twice with a moment of silence in between so you can practice the pronunciation yourself. White Rabbit Press' products have helped thousands of Japanese language learners in over 25 countries master the Japanese...

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Grammar Bunpo

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:11:43 -0400

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Grammar Bunpo

Passing the JLPT is an accomplishment that many Japanese language students strive to achieve, signifying their hardwork and proving their proficiency in the Japanese language. Originally the test structure ranged from level 4 (easiest) to level 1 (most difficult). As of 2010 a new JLPT test structure is taking place (N5 - N1), due to the issue of such a wide gap of difficulty between the 3rd and 2nd level structures, making it easier for more students to pass and "level up" their skills in a...

Kanji de Manga Vol. 1

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:32:43 -0400

Kanji de Manga Vol. 1

Japanese kanji - the written characters adapted from Chinese - were originally drawings of images from real life. Japanese comic books and cartoons now provide fresh images to help us learn. "Kanji de Manga" uses today's manga images to make the kanji learning process fun and easy for "Otaku" of all ages. Enjoy the pictures and practice, you'll be reading and writing basic Japanese in no time at all! Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).For your convenience, this...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 8

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:36:25 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 8

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

Nihongo Power Drill N2 Moji Goroku

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:30:34 -0400

Nihongo Power Drill N2 Moji Goroku

Get your Japanese skills ready for the upcoming JLPT this winter by training with one of these excellent books, made specifically for the new version of the Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken . Spend 10 minutes each day on the problem sets and practice questions and you will have 30 days worth of practice material for your study needs. Contains over 500 different drill questions to prepare you for the moji (character) and goroku (language) sections of the JLPT test. This is an excellent study guide for...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 10

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:51:52 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 10

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

Read (Yomu) ~ The Preparatory Course For The Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 -- Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:56:37 -0500

Read (Yomu) ~ The Preparatory Course For The Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 -- Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken

Every December across the world Japanese language students write the Japanese Language Proficiency Tests. Because this happens only twice a year preparation is essential, and good practice guides are still difficult to find. One study guide worth looking into are the ones published the folks at UNICOM inc, which are a valuable resource for passing the test. This particular book focuses N5 beginning students who wish to work on strengthening reading comprehension. This is done through a series...

JLPT N3 Short Master Drill

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:55:33 -0500

JLPT N3 Short Master Drill

Focuses on each aspect of the JLPT test: moji (characters), goi (vocabulary), bunnpou (grammar), chyoukai (listening comprehension), dokkai (reading comprehension). With drills, practice tests, a CD full of listening drills and just general good advice, you'll be one step closer to passing the JLPT. This book series was updated for the newest edition of the JLPT (N), so all the information is relevant to the modern test. This book focuses on the JLPT N3 test. (instock)

JLPT N4 Short Master Drill

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:55:33 -0500

JLPT N4 Short Master Drill

Focuses on each aspect of the JLPT test: moji (characters), goi (vocabulary), bunnpou (grammar), chyoukai (listening comprehension), dokkai (reading comprehension). With drills, practice tests, a CD full of listening drills and just general good advice, you'll be one step closer to passing the JLPT. This book series was updated for the newest edition of the JLPT (N), so all the information is relevant to the modern test. This book focuses on the JLPT N4 test. (instock)

JLPT N5 Short Master Drill

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:55:33 -0500

JLPT N5 Short Master Drill

Focuses on each aspect of the JLPT test: moji (characters), goi (vocabulary), bunnpou (grammar), chyoukai (listening comprehension), dokkai (reading comprehension). With drills, practice tests, a CD full of listening drills and just general good advice, you'll be one step closer to passing the JLPT. This book series was updated for the newest edition of the JLPT (N), so all the information is relevant to the modern test. This book focuses on the JLPT N5 test. (instock)

Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Jou) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume One)

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:58:15 -0400

Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Jou) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume One)

Beginning kanji study needn't be difficult -- this new series by Alc (who also produce the only monthly magazine for Japanese language study directed at students, the Nihongo Journal) allows us to master the essentials of kanji, covering levels 4 and 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, with only 15 minutes of practice a day! Each lesson contains 6 kanji. Each kanji is introduced with onyomi and kunyomi (the Chinese and Japanese pronunciations. Each kanji also has sample words made with...

Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Ge) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume Two)

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:58:18 -0400

Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Ge) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume Two)

Beginning kanji study needn't be difficult -- this new series by Alc (who also produce the only monthly magazine for Japanese language study directed at students, the Nihongo Journal) allows us to master the essentials of kanji, covering levels 4 and 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, with only 15 minutes of practice a day! Each lesson contains 6 kanji. Each kanji is introduced with onyomi and kunyomi (the Chinese and Japanese pronunciations. Each kanji also has sample words made with...

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test Practice exams and strategies N3

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:02:56 -0400

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test Practice exams and strategies N3

A great new textbook and workbook for preparing for the Nihongo Noryoku Shiken (aka Japanese Language Proficiency Test or JLPT), this is a great mock exam that helps you learn how to take the actual test, what problems will appear and how to manage them, and more. In addition to the reading and grammar parts, you also get plenty of listening practice. Best of all the text exams come with full explanations in English, Chinese and Korean, making it easy to know where you went wrong if you make a...

Catchy Japanese Phrases II ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho 2

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:58:15 -0400

Catchy Japanese Phrases II ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho 2

The first "Catchy Japanese Phrases" book by The Japan Times was such a hit with J-List customers studying Japanese, that we are pleased to bring you the second in the series. This is a book designed to help you to become a conversationalist in Japanese by having you study common situations and the phrases you would commonly use in them. Containing hundreds of frequently-used Japanese phrases in a format easy for studying, each page contains 4 ready-to-use phrases that can be cut out and used as...

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 3

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:09:20 -0400

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 3

This is the third installment of the best selling Japanese in MangaLand series, where students will consolidate and further expand their Japanese skills at the intermediate level. Very much like Japanese in MangaLand 2 this book offers another set of 15 lessons in which intensive study of grammar and conversation is combined with examples taken from manga that introduces "real" everyday spoken Japanese - not the typical "textbook Japanese" stuff. The conversational lessons, included within...

Genki II ~ Teacher's CD Set (6 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:52:28 -0400

Genki II ~ Teacher's CD Set (6 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...

Genki I ~ Teacher's CD Set (6 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:52:28 -0400

Genki I ~ Teacher's CD Set (6 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 6

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:29:46 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 6

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

Genki Picture Cards 2 on CD-ROM ~ Genki na E Card 2

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:16:17 -0400

Genki Picture Cards 2 on CD-ROM ~ Genki na E Card 2

Here's a great new item in the Genki Japanese textbook series from Japan: Genki Picture Cards on CD-ROM, which assists you in working through the second Genki textbook by providing a way to quiz yourself on the various action pictures (which accompany useful phrases and situations) in the textbook series, making it easy to memorize words by tying them to mnemonic pictures. Because all lessons are delivered in PDF format, you can use it as-is on your Mac or PC, or print them out for later study...

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Vocabulary Goi

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:13:31 -0400

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Vocabulary Goi

Passing the JLPT is an accomplishment that many Japanese language students strive to achieve, signifying their hardwork and proving their proficiency in the Japanese language. Originally the test structure ranged from level 4 (easiest) to level 1 (most difficult). As of 2010 a new JLPT test structure is taking place (N5 - N1), due to the issue of such a wide gap of difficulty between the 3rd and 2nd level structures, making it easier for more students to pass and "level up" their skills in a...

N3 New JLPT ~ Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken Taisaku Mondai and Youten Seiri

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:50:00 -0500

N3 New JLPT ~ Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken Taisaku Mondai and Youten Seiri

As of 2010, the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) has been changed creating 5 different levels of proficiency. Now designated as N5 (beginning) - N1 (fluent) test levels, students everywhere work to take advantage of this new accommodation. For those taking the test here's another text book study guide to add to your library in your efforts for Japanese fluency. This book focuses on the N3 Level (Intermediate level) test which goes through various exercises and sample test questions to...

JLPT Level Grammar Plus! (Internet Download Edition Set)

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:10:23 -0500

JLPT Level Grammar Plus! (Internet Download Edition Set)

J-List loves to promote the study of the Japanese language, and we understand how difficult it can be to motivate yourself to study enough. This is why the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a good way to study, since you can aim for just the test that matches your current level. Here's a convenient system that will help you in your nihongo studies: a selection of vocabulary words that are likely to appear on the new JLPT levels N4 and N5, in a handy audio format with accompanying...

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N1 ~ Kanji

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:14:00 -0500

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N1 ~ Kanji

Passing the JLPT is an accomplishment that many Japanese language students strive to achieve, signifying their hardwork and proving their proficiency in the Japanese language. Originally the test structure ranged from level 4 (easiest) to level 1 (most difficult). As of 2010 a new JLPT test structure is taking place (N5 - N1), due to the issue of such a wide gap of difficulty between the 3rd and 2nd level structures, making it easier for more students to pass and "level up" their skills in a...

Pattern Betsu Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken ~ Level 1

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:26:45 -0400

Pattern Betsu Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken ~ Level 1

Every December across the world people line up to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Tests. Because this happens only once a year preparation is essential, and good practice guides are still difficult to find. ALC has published many guides to reflect the needs of their students to give the best possible edge for passing the JLPT. This book will provide you with plenty of drills not only to get your prepared for the test but provide you with tips and ways to get your mind thinking toward...

Welcome to Our English Rakugo Show! ~ Eigo Rakugo de Sekai wo Warawasu

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:02:08 -0400

Welcome to Our English Rakugo Show! ~ Eigo Rakugo de Sekai wo Warawasu

Rakugo is a traditional kind of stand-up comedy in Japan that uses a "boke" or dumb partner and his "tsukkomi" or sharp-tongued witty counterpart. This is a book that helps you learn Japanese (or English, if you're Japanese) using English-language rakugo comedy routines. A great book because it helps you learn both the language as well as this important kind of Japanese culture. Comes with a bilingual book plus CD to listen to. Book is 180 pages in length. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese...

Kanji de Manga Vol. 5

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:19 -0500

Kanji de Manga Vol. 5

Japanese kanji - the written characters adapted from Chinese - were originally drawings of images from real life. Japanese comic books and cartoons now provide fresh images to help us learn. "Kanji de Manga" uses today's manga images to make the kanji learning process fun and easy for "Otaku" of all ages. Enjoy the pictures and practice, you'll be reading and writing basic Japanese in no time at all! Volume 5. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). (instock) For your...

Kanji de Manga Vol. 4

Wed, 16 May 2007 13:37:10 -0400

Kanji de Manga Vol. 4

Japanese kanji - the written characters adapted from Chinese - were originally drawings of images from real life. Japanese comic books and cartoons now provide fresh images to help us learn. "Kanji de Manga" uses today's manga images to make the kanji learning process fun and easy for "Otaku" of all ages. Enjoy the pictures and practice, you'll be reading and writing basic Japanese in no time at all! Volume 4. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). (instock) For your...

Kanji de Manga Vol. 2

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:28:36 -0400

Kanji de Manga Vol. 2

Japanese kanji - the written characters adapted from Chinese - were originally drawings of images from real life. Japanese comic books and cartoons now provide fresh images to help us learn. "Kanji de Manga" uses today's manga images to make the kanji learning process fun and easy for "Otaku" of all ages. Enjoy the pictures and practice, you'll be reading and writing basic Japanese in no time at all! Volume 2. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). (instock) For your...

Kanji de Manga Vol. 3

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:58:18 -0400

Kanji de Manga Vol. 3

Japanese kanji - the written characters adapted from Chinese - were originally drawings of images from real life. Japanese comic books and cartoons now provide fresh images to help us learn. "Kanji de Manga" uses today's manga images to make the kanji learning process fun and easy for "Otaku" of all ages. Enjoy the pictures and practice, you'll be reading and writing basic Japanese in no time at all! Volume 3. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). (instock) For your...

A Guide To Writing Kanji & Kana Book 2 ~ A Self-study Workbook For Learning Japanese Characters

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:26:50 -0400

A Guide To Writing Kanji & Kana Book 2 ~ A Self-study Workbook For Learning Japanese Characters

A Guide to Writing Kanji & Kana Book 2 continues Book 1's systematic approach to learning how to write Japanese characters. With 1,166 entries, this workbook completes the study of all 1,945 characters prescribed for everyday use by the Japanese Ministry of Education. For a complete course that covers reading as well as writing Japanese, it is recommended that these workbooks be used with Kanji & Kanji: A Handbook of the Japanese Writing System, also available from Tuttle Publishing. Great for...