Beyond Polite Japanese: A Dictionary of Japanese Slang and Colloquialisms by Akihiko Yonekawa

Beyond Polite Japanese: A Dictionary of Japanese Slang and Colloquialisms by Akihiko Yonekawa

The perfect guide to speaking real Japanese
Beyond Polite Japanese offers more than 500 words and phrases for those who want to take a step beyond Japanese textbooks and speak like a native without spending decades in the country. Many of the entries cover traditional slang, while other entries take up more contemporary usage. Slang-forming prefixes and suffixes are also presented, as well as phrases that are commonly slurred, proving elusive to the foreign ear. Literal meanings, notes on usage, and etymology are included for greater understanding.
Outgrowing polite Japanese is not easy, but with the help of Beyond Polite Japanese, it can be attained. The helpful guide is also a welcome break from the standard fare found in Japanese textbooks.

AKIHIKO YONEKAWA is a professor at Baika Women's College in Osaka.

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ISBN 13	9784770027733
ISBN 10	4770027737
Title	Beyond Polite Japanese: A Dictionary of Japanese Slang and Colloquialisms
Author	Akihiko Yonekawa
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Kodansha America, Inc
Year published	2002-04-19
Number of pages	173
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