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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...

Japan's Cultural Code Words

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:58:15 -0400

Japan's Cultural Code Words

From a Western perspective, the Japanese have an incomprehensible Jekyll-and-Hyde persona-cure, quaint and seductive one moment and outright savage the next. The fastest way to understand the traditional Japanese mind-set is through their cultural code words - key terms pregnant with cultural meaning which reveal, define and even control, to some extent, the attitudes and behavior of the Japanese. These key terms encapsulate a system of behavior which often escapes a literal reading of the...

Eating in Japan 3 - Nihon e toki Jiten

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:15:06 -0400

Eating in Japan 3 - Nihon e toki Jiten

What better way to enjoy the world of Japan than through it's unique specialty foods only available through the hands of professional Japanese Chefs. A publication created by JTB Publishing (JTB being Japan's leading Traveling Agency), this pocket book of information helps you delve into the world of Japanese delicacies without any fears by showing you the various dishes that you sample (and will most likely encounter), discussing it's ingredients and more importantly, how to eat them without...

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...

Genki Plus: Kanji Look and Learn

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:18:07 -0500

Genki Plus: Kanji Look and Learn

A great new book from the creators of the Genki textbook series! This book will introduce you to the first 512 kanji you will need to know to start your way onto Japanese fluency, in an easy to understand illustration and mnemonic learning style. Each section is divided into 16 kanji to learn, split into subsections of 8 kanji each. With a total of 32 different lessons to work through, this is an excellent guide that will help you get your foot in the door of mastering one of the most difficult...

Bath HIRAGANA Chart

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:38:01 -0500

Bath HIRAGANA Chart

Here's a terrific study idea for memorizing the Japanese Hiragana characters -- study in the bath! This handy Hiragana table poster features the basic non-kanji characters of the Japanese language, on a waterproof plastic sheet poster that's made to be put up on to the wall of your shower or bath. Good for people wanting to develop their basics, this chart will help you cement your memory of all the characters with little pictures and examples of Japanese words that begin with each character...

Nippon Hachimaki -- Japan Headband

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:57:15 -0400

Nippon Hachimaki -- Japan Headband

This is a totally cool Japanese headband (hachimaki) that's decorated in beautiful kanji and complete with the red circle representing the sun of the Japanese flag. The words written on the headband states "Nippon," which simply means "Japan." Made of high quality cloth material and fits any sized person. A good all-purpose headband that is very wacky, you can impress Japanese people with this for sure. Made in good ol' Japan. (instock)

Study English with Haruhi 2 ~ The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya -- Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu de Eitango Ge

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:13:21 -0500

Study English with Haruhi 2 ~ The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya -- Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu de Eitango Ge

This is a great idea: a bilingual book for fans of the epic anime and novel series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya which helps Japanese learn English and vice versa. You get the entire first novel of the Haruhi series, spread across two volumes, with Japanese on the left page and English on the right, so it's fun to study and read both sides to compare things. It comes with a Zebra Check Set style red sheet that you can use to hide words. 300+ pages, it also includes a grammar section...

Cutting-edge Business Notebook - KOKUYO CamiApp (A5 6mm Ruled)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:45:09 -0500

Cutting-edge Business Notebook - KOKUYO CamiApp (A5 6mm Ruled)

Connecting the analog to the digital, this notepad x mobile application allows you to effortlessly take, file, mark and share notes digitally, even though you've written the notes by hand. Sure, you could do the same with a $50 pen and $10 paper, but with CamiApp all you need is this notebook and a iPhone or smartphone, which you already have one right? If you don't we'll wait here until you get one... ok, ready? Let's continue. Take notes using a regular pen on this specially designed notepad...

The Ultimate Japanese Phrasebook: 1800 Sentences for Everyday Use Incl. CD

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:41:04 -0500

The Ultimate Japanese Phrasebook: 1800 Sentences for Everyday Use Incl. CD

No matter how long you've been studying the language, no matter how many words you've memorized, it seems you never stop wondering, How do I say X in Japanese? The Ultimate Japanese Phrasebook, the world's first comprehensive book of colloquial Japanese phrases, was designed to answer that question. Going beyond the scope of standard phrasebooks for tourists, this compact volume presents all the expressions a student, businessperson, teacher, homemaker, or other professional will need not only...

The Handbook of Japanese Verbs

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:17:56 -0500

The Handbook of Japanese Verbs

Intermediate level, students of the Japanese language are continually scratching their heads over the usage of verbs. It is no wonder that they should feel the need for a solid reference book, one they can continually turn to throughout their studying careers. The Handbook of Japanese Verbs is just that book. The Introduction takes the first step toward comprehension by pointing out the features of Japanese verbs that stand in contrast to their English counterparts, such as tense, politeness...

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...

Ninja Weapons

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:24:16 -0400

Ninja Weapons

This handy volume introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of two ninja arts - the chain and the Shuriken. The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal society of the early eighteenth century by a swordsman - sentry in Edo (Tokyo) Castle. Feeling that the shedding of blood in such as hallowed place would be disgraceful, he devised the combat use of the weighted chain. Even the name he gave to the art proves the trust he placed in its effectiveness - manrikigusari (chain...

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...

Erin's Challenge! I can speak Japanese vol. 3

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:40:36 -0500

Erin's Challenge! I can speak Japanese vol. 3

A new acclaimed Japanese language method that's perfect for mid-level students who wants to learn the 'real' Japanese as it is spoken everyday. Each lesson covers a common daily situation with easy to understand conversations, illustrated with pictures, drawings and even Manga. Lessons are fully translated in 4 languages: English, Portuguese, Korean and Chinese! Of course it features full furigana subtitles for Kanji, so that you don't get stuck if you find a Kanji that you don't fully...

Genki Answer Key (Second Edition) ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese ~ Answer Key (for both Genki I and Genki II)

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:51:58 -0500

Genki Answer Key (Second Edition) ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese ~ Answer Key (for both Genki I and Genki II)

The Genki Japanese textbooks series is the most successful Japanese study textbook series in the world because it gives the best results, and with the new second edition, the series is even better! This is the Genki II Second Edition answer key, which provides clear, concise answers to all the questions and quizzes in the textbook and workbook. 75 pages. (instock)

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...

SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:41:41 -0500

SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set

If you're learning how to write kanji, a shodo brush and inkwell set is the perfect tool for getting a traditional feel for writing in eloquent Japanese style. For beginners or advanced kanji students, the shodo brush is a proper kanji making tool. This set includes wooden fude (brush with cover), sumi (brush rest), and suzuri (inkwell). To use, place water in the inkwell and scrape the sumi ink against it repeatedly until the ink is black enough for writing. A wonderful traditional writing...

Ghost in the Shell 2 - Man Machine Interface Bilingual Manga

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:34:01 -0500

Ghost in the Shell 2 - Man Machine Interface Bilingual Manga

A new edition and new translation of the sequel to the classic Ghost in the Shell manga, this is Man Machine Interface as you've never seen it before. Read along with the original Masamune Shirow text and brilliant action-packed manga imagery as he explores the ramifications of the cyberpunk genre first raised in the original GitS -- now with Japanese and English side by side so you can tackle some of the most challenging passages with ease. Presented in a sleek complete volume at B6 size and...

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...

Ghost in the Shell Bilingual manga - NEW TRANSLATION

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:59:15 -0400

Ghost in the Shell Bilingual manga - NEW TRANSLATION

Crash and burn into the original hard hacker manga phenomenon Koukaku Kidoutai (Ghost in the Shell) by world-famous artist (and recluse) Masamune Shirow with an all-new and very accurate translation by renowned translator and Japan-guru Frederik L. Schodt. This manga is a fully bilingual publication sold only in Japan by Kodansha. Return to the original story, with the original translator Fredrick L. Schodt. 370 pages of English text and extensive footnotes, accompanied by the original...

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...

Handbook for Newcomers, Migrants and Immigrants to Japan

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:55:43 -0400

Handbook for Newcomers, Migrants and Immigrants to Japan

Interested in living in Japan? Not visiting, living, perhaps permanently? If so, then this bilingual handbook published in English and Japanese can help. Written by influential Arudou Debito, aka David Christopher Aldwinckle, an American who took Japanese citizenship and who has become an activist for foreigners' rights here. The book covers many areas, including how to find a job and obtain a working visa, learning how to live with Japanese culture, and even areas like how to buy or build a...

Genki 2 (Second Edition) Workbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2 Workbook

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:01:31 -0500

Genki 2 (Second Edition) Workbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2 Workbook

The Genki Japanese textbooks series is the most successful Japanese study textbook series in the world because it gives the best results, and with the new second edition, the series is even better! This is the Genki II Second Edition workbook, which accompanies the textbook and provides practice lessons for each chapter. Lessons include answering questions in Japanese, translating sentences and words used in that chapter, practicing kanji multiple times to get them down, practicing writing of...

Genki 2 (Second Edition) Textbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2 Textbook

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:37:34 -0500

Genki 2 (Second Edition) Textbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2 Textbook

The Genki Japanese textbooks series is the most successful Japanese study textbook series in the world because it gives the best results, and with the new second edition, the series is even better! This is the Genki II Second Edition textbook, a complete approach to learning Japanese. Divided into ten chapters that continue where the last book left off, you get everything with this series: sample conversations, vocabulary, kanji, easy to understand explanation of grammar that's really...

Genki Plus: Kanji Look and Learn ~Workbook~

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:07:05 -0500

Genki Plus: Kanji Look and Learn ~Workbook~

A very handy workbook for the new Genki Plus kanji study system. Each section is divided into 16 kanji to learn, split into subsections of 8 kanji each. With a total of 32 different lessons to work through, this is an excellent guide that will help you get your foot in the door of mastering one of the most difficult written languages in the world. 178 pages. From The Japan Times.

Kana Practice Flashcards ~ White Rabbit

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

Kana Practice Flashcards ~ White Rabbit

Mastering the basics of the Japanese writing system is essential to success in learning the language. The two basic writing forms of Japanese are Hiragana and Katakana which are phonetic symbols and often referred to as kana as a group. Learning kana 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. White Rabbit Press' top-selling Japanese Kana Flashcards have helped thousands of Japanese language...

Study English with Haruhi 1 ~ The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya -- Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu de Eitango Jyo

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:13:21 -0500

Study English with Haruhi 1 ~ The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya -- Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu de Eitango Jyo

This is a great idea: a bilingual book for fans of the epic anime and novel series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya which helps Japanese learn English and vice versa. You get the entire first novel of the Haruhi series, spread across two volumes, with Japanese on the left page and English on the right, so it's fun to study and read both sides to compare things. It comes with a Zebra Check Set style red sheet that you can use to hide words. 300+ pages, it also includes a grammar section...

Living Japanese Style 2 - Nihon e toki Jiten

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:17:14 -0400

Living Japanese Style 2 - Nihon e toki Jiten

When you visit Japan for the first time, don't expect to see the streets full of "samurai" and "geisha." The lifestyle of the average Japanese has today become almost completely westernized. But beneath Japan's fast-moving, ultra-modern exterior, its unique culture and customs, shaped by centuries of tradition, live on. This book is designed to help both residents and visitors to overcome cultural bafflement and get to know the "real Japan." Through pictures and explanations, it introduces many...

Chibi Maruko chan Kanji Dictionary 2

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:45:23 -0500

Chibi Maruko chan Kanji Dictionary 2

Chibi Maruko chan is not so well known outside of Japan, although it's probably the #3 rated anime series in terms of viewership, after Sazae-san and Doraemon. If you're a student of Japanese, here's a great manga and kanji dictionary that helps you master all kanji in grades 2, 3 and 4. This is a great supplemental study item that not only includes Japanese furigana pronunciation, but is a comic style dictionary that introduces you new kanji while keeping you entertained. Recommended for those...

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...

Fighting Spirit Headband -- Toukon Hachimaki

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:23:52 -0400

Fighting Spirit Headband -- Toukon Hachimaki

Hachimaki (headbands) as they are known in Japanese carry great slogans from the more modern eras of Japan. Still popular at parties, rallies, and other functions where the speaker(s) want to incite the crowd to join their cause, they carry slogans such as this one: "Toukon" ("I have fighting spirit!"). It's a great way to show your Japanese spirit, and even just your own unique fighting spirit! Grab one today and let the world know you are here! Measures approximately 85 cm in length (33.5 cm...

Kamikaze Headband -- Kamikaze Hachimaki

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:44:28 -0500

Kamikaze Headband -- Kamikaze Hachimaki

Hachimaki (headbands) as they are known in Japanese carry great slogans from the more modern eras of Japan. Still popular at parties, rallies, and other functions where the speaker(s) want to incite the crowd to join their cause, they carry slogans such as this one: "Kamikaze" ("Divine Wind") and is one of the most easily recognized Japanese slogans around the world. It's a great way to show your Japanese spirit, and even just your own unique fighting spirit! Grab one today and let the world...

Nihongo Challenge N4-5 KANJI ~ Preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:25:03 -0500

Nihongo Challenge N4-5 KANJI ~ Preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test

This is a new Japanese Kanji Study book for all japanese language enthusiasts, the ideal companion to prepare the Japanese Language Proficiency Test - featuring explanations in both English, Portuguese and Korean . With this textbook, you'll learn the first 300 basic Kanji from the language, each one being meticulously explained, showing the stroke order but also its origins so you can memorize them easily. A great kanji study book also with reading and writing exercises. Hiragana and Katakana...

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...

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...

Catchy Japanese Phrases ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:15:09 -0400

Catchy Japanese Phrases ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho

Looking to become a conversationalist in Japanese? Then this unique Japanese study book is for you. This book 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 a study card. On one side of the card, the situation you might use the phrase plus the phrase itself in English, Chinese or Korean is written. On the back is the Japanese phrase written in Japanese (with furigana on top of the...

A Handbook of Common Japanese Phrases

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:10:25 -0400

A Handbook of Common Japanese Phrases

Words don't exist as independent units, to be inserted into grammatical slots by a speaker exercising absolute authority over their placement. Rather, they tend to come in neatly bound packages -- in fixed phrases or entire sentences -- ready to communicate an idea that cannot be expressed economically in any other way. For example, "I wouldn't do that if I were you" is basically a set expression, allowing for little change. If a student of English wanted to express the thought behind this...

Kodansha's Dictionary of Basic Japanese Idioms

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:21:40 -0500

Kodansha's Dictionary of Basic Japanese Idioms

Idioms are difficult to learn in any language, but unless they are learned, it is impossible to speak with fluency. This is as true of the Japanese language as of any other. Now, within the covers of one book, the basic Japanese idioms have been collected together for easy reference. The Japanese idiom appears first, followed by its English equivalent, and finally the idiom is illustrated in a sentence, or sentences, so that the student can see precisely how it functions. Some idioms have...

Kodansha's Hiragana Workbook ~ A Step by Step Approach to Basic Japanese Writing

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:15:32 -0400

Kodansha's Hiragana Workbook ~ A Step by Step Approach to Basic Japanese Writing

What is hiragana? Hiragana, along with katakana, is a syllabary, or a set of symbols for writing syllables -- the basic building blocks of the Japanese language. Japanese also uses kanji, or Chinese characters, so that any Japanese text usually contains all three writing systems. Hiragana is used for a number of purposes, but the most significant for learners is that it is the script used to phonetically spell words of Japanese or Chinese origin -- that is, roughly 90% of the words in the...

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...

Chibi Maruko chan Kanji Dictionary 1

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:31:44 -0400

Chibi Maruko chan Kanji Dictionary 1

Chibi Maruko chan is not so well known outside of Japan, although it's probably the #3 rated anime series in terms of viewership, after Sazae-san and Doraemon. If you're a student of Japanese, here's a great manga and kanji dictionary that helps you master all kanji in grades 2, 3 and 4. This is a great supplemental study item that not only includes Japanese furigana pronunciation, but is a comic style dictionary that introduces you new kanji while keeping you entertained. Recommended for those...

Guts ~ Konjou Headband -- Hachimaki

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:25:22 -0400

Guts ~ Konjou Headband -- Hachimaki

Headbands, or hachimaki as they are known here in Japan, are famous for carrying great slogans. They were a big deal with everyone from kamikaze pilots to student rallies in the sixties and still today with students studying to get into a great university. This particular headband says: "Konjou" meaning "Guts!" or "Will-power!". It's a great way to show your "never give up spirit. Perfect for Japanophile and those with iron wills! Measures 86 cm (34 inches). (instock)

Hiragana From Zero!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:21:16 -0500

Hiragana From Zero!

We found this book for our Japanese learners out there, and wanted to share it with you. We really like the easy to understand step-by-step guide to learning the foundations of Japanese, the Hiragana alphabet characters. Hiragana from Zero! (part of YesJapan's Japanese From Zero! series) uses a fun approach to learning hiragana. Created by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley and Yukari Takenaka, developed for over 10 years in live classes by YesJapan's team of native Japanese...

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...

Building Word Power in Japanese: Using Kanji Prefixes and Suffixes

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:29:59 -0500

Building Word Power in Japanese: Using Kanji Prefixes and Suffixes

Having grasped the rudiments of Japanese grammar, what the student needs next are more words, more phrases, more turns of phrase. In short, more ways to get across the ideas that can be expressed so easily in English but for which the student simply doesn't have the requisite Japanese vocabulary. One answer to this problem is found in affixes -- nifty little prefixes and suffixes, written with a single kanji, that can be attached to ordinary words to create new ones. They function much like...