Japanese Sentence Patterns for JLPT N5: Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 27 Jul, 2021

₹ 367.00

Plug and play vocabulary to learn Japanese sentence structure (文型 bunkei).

This book offers a way to practice grammar, vocabulary, and reading using JLPT N5 level grammatical patterns in various example sentences. For each grammatical pattern, we'll switch out words and point out construction rules to give you a full understanding how to use that form.

This book includes:

34 highly useful beginner-level grammatical patterns
At least five example sentences for each pattern
200 sound files for every example sentence found in the book
Total sentence breakdowns--fully understand the mechanics of each sentence, the vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure
Meaning, usage, and construction of each grammatical pattern explained in plain English
Practice by creating Japanese sentences from each grammatical pattern (answers given)
The download link for the sound files (plus PDF version of the book) found on the last page

Japanese Grammar for English Speakers

We highly recommend reading each example sentence several times—even dozens of times. Learning isolated vocabulary may be useful, but learning vocabulary within a natural context (sentence or phrase) while absorbing how the grammar is more efficient.

While you read (paperback, tablet, or computer), you may want to use your smartphone to play the sound files.
We assume you are using a textbook for your regular studies and have some (if only a touch) familiarity with very basic Japanese grammar. If not, we highly recommend getting a textbook to keep your learning structured before proceeding with this book. At the very minimum, to use this book, you must have a solid knowledge of hiragana.

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Japanese Grammar for JLPT N5: Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 30 Jun, 2019

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell

( 44 )

₹ 367.00

For Beginners of the Japanese language. Includes FREE MP3s (download link found on the last page)

Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 or just would like a solid start on learning the basics of Japanese grammar, this book will teach you the most useful particles, counters, and grammatical patterns in an easy-to-understand way. Download the MP3s and the accompanying PDF for a complete learning system (included for no extra charge).

* Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within. Link found on the last page.
* Explanations in plain English with several examples per grammar point.
* Most example sentences are broken down with a literal word-by-word translation to aid comprehension.

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Two Tocks before Midnight: A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery Novella (The Agora Mystery Series Book 1) 4 Jan, 2012

by Clay Boutwell

( 335 )

₹ 96.00

The Strange Affair of October 24th, 1859

When a flurry of forgeries appear in museums and among collectors, the members of the Agora, a society dedicated to the betterment of man, take it upon themselves to stop the rogues.

But among the members, there is a traitor. Among the forgers, there is a murderer.

As friends betray their own and souls are sentenced to death, suspicions and tensions mount. Only one man, Carl Brooke, has the knowledge and expertise to stop the murderer.

But will he succeed? Or will the night of October 24th, 1859 forever remain an unresolved mystery?

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If you like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes books or stories set in the 19th century and with a touch of mystery, you will love Two Tocks before Midnight.

This is the first in the Agora mystery series.

Carl Brooke and the Agora society’s crime-solving escapades continue with additional stories. If you would like to read them all, please search for "The Agora Letters" for five stories for the price of three.

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Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 9: The Easy Way to Read, Listen, and Learn from Japanese Folklore, Tales, and Stories (Japanese Reader Collection) 7 Jan, 2019

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell

( 9 )

₹ 371.00

READ real Japanese Today! By choosing short stories, the intimidation factor is greatly reduced. Not only that, but we divide the story up into tiny, easy-to-swallow segments with complete explanations to give you confidence as you read real Japanese page by page.

Perfect for upper beginner level students of Japanese.

BONUS! Get FREE MP3s of the story read by a native Japanese voice actress, one read at normal speed and one read slowly. Listen while reading. The link to the MP3s is found on the last page.

EXTRA BONUS! Included with the MP3s, are PDFs of all the vocabulary and grammar points. Feel free to print these out to use while reading.

Now with Furigana! All our readers now have furigana in both the paperback and Kindle versions. Furigana is the small hiragana over the kanji--most devices support this feature.

Have you studied for a year or two but just don’t feel like you are progressing? This book is for you too. We suggest reading the Japanese only section first (includes furigana) and then go through the line-by-line running gloss section to cement understanding and learn vocabulary.

* All Japanese have furigana (printed version and Kindle version on supported devices (all new devices)) and romaji for those starting out.

* Three complete Japanese short stories. Each story is presented in three unique ways.

* The Fountain of Youth: A traditional Japanese folk tale
* The Hundred Tales Game: With the scariest of all endings
* The Wise Child: A child shows his smarts by answering the question, which is farther, Edo or the Sun.
* GLOSS: Read the story with a running gloss—understand completely. Every sentence is broken down word-for-word and with English explanation of the grammar.

* GRAMMAR: Grammar notes are presented with the running gloss.
* JAPANESE ONLY: The full story in Japanese only (without the running gloss) is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption.

* ENGLISH SUMMARY: Finally, we have included a simple and mostly literal English translation for you to check your understanding (Don’t cheat! Work through the Japanese first!).

* Short stories makes reading full Japanese texts possible.

* Download the FREE MP3s to listen while you study.

Finally, we invite the reader to contact us with questions or requests for future Japanese readers. You will find our personal email addresses in the book. To your Japanese!

What are you waiting for? Ninja up your Japanese. Click “Buy Now” now!

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Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5: Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 8 Dec, 2014

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell

( 126 )

₹ 374.00

NEW! In addition to the 1,445 MP3s of each Vocabulary and Example Sentence, we now added eight "chapter" MP3s which combine the Japanese vocabulary word, the example sentence, and then the English translation. We put these eight MP3s together so you can listen while driving, while walking the dog, or while going through the book. The FREE download link is found on the last page.

Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a great way to not only assess your Japanese skills, but also to give yourself a concrete goal for your learning.

Unfortunately, with goal-setting, there is usually the problem of maintaining motivation. By paying money and making plans to sit in a test (usually) in a different city; however, you are making a major investment of time and money. There are few pressures in life that can motivate better than time or money. That’s why we always recommend any serious student of Japanese to sign up and study for the JLPT.

Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5 covers all the vocabulary needed to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N5. This is the easiest of the test levels and is suitable for beginners who have mastered hiragana.

Download the sound files and listen while studying the book. 1,445 individual files plus eight compilation files are also included. These have each word followed by the example sentence for sequential learning. The download link is found on the last page.

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Japanese Reading for JLPT N5: Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 19 Dec, 2019

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell

( 86 )

₹ 367.00

For Beginners of the Japanese language.

Are you a beginner in Japanese and would like to improve your reading comprehension? Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a great way to set a goal for yourself, and goals help with motivation. Motivation acted upon nearly always leads to success.

Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 (the easiest level) or would just like to improve your reading ability, this book will help.

This book offers three ways to practice reading Japanese for the N5 test:1) 短文（80文字） short paragraphs with about 80 characters followed by one or more questions for comprehension.Japanese Reading for JLPT N5v2) 中分 (250文字) Mid-length paragraphs with about 250 characters followed by one or more questions for comprehension3) 情報検索 In this section, you will be asked to extract necessary information using short text, graphs, or other visuals (such as timetables, schedules, or pamphlets).

Sounds Files: While the actual test does not include a listening element, we are also including sound files for all the Japanese for no extra charge. The download link is found on the last page.

Click Buy Now to begin improving your Japanese reading comprehension.

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Makoto Japanese Magazine #41: The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks (Makoto e-zine) 24 Jun, 2021

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell

( 2 )

₹ 297.00

Makoto E-Zine series #41

Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.

Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)

FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.

The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge.

IN THIS ISSUE: July 2021
TWO NEW READERS: The Closet (beginner) + The Celestial Maiden's Feathered Robe (Intermediate)

Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: そりが合わない
Prefecture Spotlight: Nara
Etymology: しょぼい
Anime Phrase of the Day: Ranma
Haiku: By Buson
Kanji Spotlight: 海
Grammar Time! All about the particle も mo
The Closet (beginner) + Princess The Celestial Maiden's Feathered Robe (Intermediate)

Get started by one-clicking right now!

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Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 1: Hikoichi + Audio Download: The Easy Way to Read, Listen, and Learn from Japanese Folklore, Tales, and Stories (Japanese Reader Collection) 5 Jan, 2019

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell

( 237 )

₹ 380.00

Read--in Japanese--how the wise and young Hikoichi shows his smarts with these four short stories in Japanese. Yes, you can read real Japanese—even if you are just starting out in Japanese.

Perfect for beginning and upper beginning students of Japanese. This affordable Japanese reader contains four complete stories of a clever and mischievous young man, Hikoichi.

PLUS! Get FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker. Listen while reading. The link to the MP3s is found on the last page.

• All Japanese have furigana
• Four full traditional Japanese stories about Hikoichi.
• Every sentence is broken down word-for-word and with explanation of the grammar.
• The full story in Japanese only (without the running gloss) is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption.
• Finally, we have included a simple and mostly literal English translation for you to check your understanding (Don’t cheat! Work through the Japanese first!).
• Download the FREE sound files to listen while you study.

Four Stories about Hikoichi
The first story has the lord of the castle testing Hikoichi in a Solomon-esque question—which young lord is the true young lord? The second story shows choosing the first and most favorable isn't always best. In the end, only Hikoichi can enjoy the cherry blossoms. The third story is about a mysterious, but living umbrella. Some things are just too good to be true. We wrap things up with Hikoichi’s encounter with a Tengu—a mythical creature whose straw raincoat renders its wearer invisible.

While beginners to Japanese can get a lot from this, hiragana knowledge is required.

Finally, we invite the reader to contact us with questions or requests for future Japanese readers. You will find our personal email addresses in the book. To your Japanese!

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Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 2: Momotaro, the Peach Boy + Audio Download (Japanese Reader Collection) 25 Oct, 2012

by Clay Boutwell

( 57 )

₹ 376.00

Read Real Japanese with Free MP3s
** Recommended for Beginners of Japanese who have mastered Hiragana and basic Japanese grammar **

Read the most famous Japanese fairy tale in real Japanese! Every line and every word is explained and defined. Sound files Included at no extra charge. One is read at the normal speed and the other at a slow, easy to follow speed. You will find the link to download the MP3s on the last page.

THE STORY Momotaro is a boy born from a peach (momo) who grows up to be a strong, brave man. Oni (ogres) are attacking the village. The villagers beg their hero, Momotaro, to purge their lands of the evil Oni. He sets off with aid from three unusual allies.

The second story in the book is the familiar Tortoise and the Hare story (usagi to kame).

ABOUT THIS EBOOK This book contains several versions of the story. First, we have the story broken down line by line with every vocabulary word defined and explained.
Next, we go through major grammatical patterns found in the story. After that, read the story with no English, both in hiragana only (with spaces) and in natural Japanese (kanji included).
Lastly, we are including a simple English translation, which should be avoided until you are sure you understand the story or find it too difficult to figure out on your own.

You may want to try to read the story either in Hiragana or in natural Japanese first. Or if you are a beginner, it may be better to go through the vocabulary first. Any way you do it, this book offers several ways to read, listen, and learn.

FOR BEGINNERS Momotaro is designed for those new to Japanese. We recommend learning hiragana first, but we are also including romaji so you can be sure you are reading with the correct pronunciation.

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Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese #59: The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks (Makoto e-zine) 27 Dec, 2022

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell

₹ 331.00

Makoto E-Zine series #59

Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.

68 Pages 3 eBook Formats 24 Sound Files 1 Anki Flashcard Deck

Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)

FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.

FREE Anki flashcard deck of the vocabulary found in the intermediate story. (Included in the free download)

The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the magazine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue includes two brand new stories or essays with newly recorded high-quality sound files for you to download for no extra charge.

In this Issue

Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 歯を食いしばる
Prefecture Spotlight: Ibaraki
Etymology: 黄昏
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : 正岡子規
Kanji Spotlight: 土
Grammar Time! と
Japanese Readers: Motivation (beginner) + Bunbuku Tea-Kettle (Intermediate)

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Yamanba, the Mountain Witch: A Japanese Reader for Upper Beginners (Learn Japanese with Yokai! Book 6) 21 Dec, 2022

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell

₹ 413.00

★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 of 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 two full 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
A link to download sound files for the stories is provided (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

STORIES INCLUDED

① Ushikata and the 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.

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Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese #58: The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks (Makoto e-zine) 24 Nov, 2022

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell

₹ 327.00

Makoto E-Zine series #58

Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.

Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)

FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.

FREE Anki flashcard deck of the vocabulary found in the intermediate story. (Included in the free download)

The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue includes two brand new stories or essays with newly recorded high-quality sound files for you to download for no extra charge.

In this Issue

Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 猫をかぶる
Prefecture Spotlight: Gunma
Etymology: 侍
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : 日野草城
Kanji Spotlight: 金
Grammar Time! が
Japanese Readers: General Cleaning (beginner) + Yamanba and the Three Magic Charms Part 2 (Intermediate)

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