101 Japanese idioms : understanding Japanese language and culture through popular phrases

Author(s)

• Maynard, Michael L.
• Maynard, Senko Kumiya
• Taki

Bibliographic Information

101 Japanese idioms : understanding Japanese language and culture through popular phrases

Michael L. Maynard, Senko K. Maynard ; illustrations by Taki

Passport Books, c1993

Other Title

One hundred one Japanese idioms

One hundred and one Japanese idioms

Note

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

For All Students This flexible book and audio program features 101 Japanese idiomatic and proverbial expressions that enrich students knowledge of Japanese language and culture. Each left-hand page provides the expression in Japanese orthography and romanization, along with a whimsical illustration. Each right-hand page provides a literal translation of the idiom, its definition, cultural notes, and a dialogue in Japanese orthography, Roomaji, and English. Audiocassettes include expressive readings of the dialogues to help improve students' pronunciation.

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Details

• NCID: BA22563496
• ISBN:
  • 0844284963
• LCCN: 93213590
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: engjpn
• Place of Publication: Lincolnwood, Ill.
• Pages/Volumes: vi, 218 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PL645
  • DC20 : 495.6/82421
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Japanese language -- Idioms