Japanese idioms

Japanese idioms

Author: Nobuo Akiyama

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 416

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This volume presents more than 2,000 idiomatic words and expressions spelled phonetically and followed by the Japanese characters and the English translation.


101 Japanese Idioms

101 Japanese Idioms

Author: Michael L. Maynard

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780844284965

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A collection of colloquial Japanese expressions incorporated into dialogue or narrative. The book contains each idiom written in both romanised and Japanese form, accompanied by explanation.


A Dictionary of Japanese Idioms

A Dictionary of Japanese Idioms

Author: William De Lange

Publisher: Floating World Editions

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 228

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Provides nearly 1,000 entries listing common Japanese idioms with information on each one's usage, different meanings, and equivalent phrases. Features furigana for all kanji characters.


Japanese Proverbs and Sayings

Japanese Proverbs and Sayings

Author: Daniel Crump Buchanan

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press

Published: 1965

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780806110820

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Collection of 2,500 maxims and adages, selected as illustrative of Japanese thought, giving transliterations of Japanese originals as well an English parallels.


101 More Common Japanese Idioms

101 More Common Japanese Idioms

Author: Clay Boutwell

Publisher: Kotoba Inc

Published: 2024-02-19

Total Pages: 121

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Discover 101 more Japanese idioms. This book picks up where our first book leaves off. Eventually, this series will cover over 300 Japanese idioms in common use today. Ever wondered what it means when your mouth is 'heavy,' how to 'use people with your chin,' or what 'grinding sesame' signifies in Japanese? Uncover the meanings behind these fascinating idioms and many more. While this book is immensely beneficial even for beginners, hiragana and a basic understanding of Japanese sentence structure are required. Once one zooms beyond the basics of a language, idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and slang can provide the spice to keep motivation up and progress going forward. This book will introduce 101 of the most common Japanese idioms. We are including, at no extra charge, sound files for all the examples found in this book. Use these files to practice your pronunciation and listening. In addition, we are also including a free Anki flashcard deck with sound of all the idioms found in the collection. Anki is a free flashcard software that will help you quickly remember these idioms. In this edition, we've eliminated all Rōmaji (Roman letters) and limited Furigana (the small Hiragana over Kanji) to its first occurrence in each lesson. This approach may challenge beginners, but it's our way of ensuring your success in Japanese - consider it 'tough love. Our goal is your success in mastering Japanese. Early reliance on Rōmaji and Furigana can impede long-term progress. We advocate for learning vocabulary in its proper context as the most effective method. Every idiom is followed by an example sentence and a paragraph or two explaining the context and usage. To further support your learning journey, we're offering an exceptional collection of bonus materials: 300+ Sound Files Anki Flashcard Deck ePub and PDF versions of the book For each idiom, we provide three accompanying sound files. All sound files have been recorded by native Japanese voice actors and actresses. The first sound file is the idiom itself. The second is the example sentence. The third sound file has the idiom, an English translation, the idiom repeated slowly, and the example sentence with translation. Try to mimic the Japanese speakers in sound and presentation. The download link for the complimentary sound files is located on the book's last page. Don't wait any longer to enrich your Japanese vocabulary. Give your Japanese vocabulary a boost with 101 More Common Japanese Idioms now.


101 Common Japanese Idioms in Plain English

101 Common Japanese Idioms in Plain English

Author: Clay Boutwell

Publisher: Kotoba Inc

Published: 2022-07-04

Total Pages: 152

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Discover 101 useful Japanese idioms. Ever wondered what it means when your mouth is 'heavy,' how to 'use people with your chin,' or what 'grinding sesame' signifies in Japanese? Uncover the meanings behind these fascinating idioms and many more. While this book is immensely beneficial even for beginners, hiragana and a basic understanding of Japanese sentence structure are required. Once one zooms beyond the basics of a language, idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and slang can provide the spice to keep motivation up and progress going forward. This book will introduce 101 of the most common Japanese idioms. We are including, at no extra charge, sound files for all the examples found in this book. Use these files to practice your pronunciation and listening. In addition, we are also including a free Anki deck with sound of all the idioms found in the collection. Anki is a free flashcard software that will help you quickly remember these idioms. In this edition, we've reorganized all the idioms into logical categories, making learning more efficient. We've also eliminated all rōmaji (Roman letters) and limited Furigana (the small Hiragana over Kanji) to its first occurrence in each lesson. This approach may challenge beginners, but it's our way of ensuring your success in Japanese - consider it 'tough love. Our goal is your success in mastering Japanese. Early reliance on rōmaji and Furigana can impede long-term progress. We believe learning vocabulary in context is the most effective method. Every idiom is followed by an example sentence and a paragraph or two explaining the context and usage. To further support your learning journey, we're offering an exceptional collection of bonus materials: 300+ Sound Files Anki Flashcard Deck ePub and PDF versions of the book An older version with romaji (not recommended but provided!) For each idiom, we provide three accompanying sound files. All sound files have been recorded by native Japanese voice actors and actresses. The first sound file is the idiom itself. The second is the example sentence. The third sound file has the idiom, an English translation, the idiom repeated slowly, and the example sentence with translation. Try to mimic the Japanese speakers in sound and presentation. The download link for the complimentary sound files is located on the book's last page. Don't wait any longer to enrich your Japanese vocabulary. Give your Japanese vocabulary a boost with 101 Common Japanese Idioms now.


Tigers, Devils, and Fools

Tigers, Devils, and Fools

Author: Edward Trimnell

Publisher: Beechmont Crest Pub

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780974833026

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A guide to the most useful and common Japanese proverbs. Proverbs are given in kanji, hiragana, and romaji. English definitions and cultural explanations are included. Recommended for all students of the Japanese language, and anyone with an interest in Japanese culture.


日英四字熟語

日英四字熟語

Author: George Wallace

Publisher: Kodansha

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 170

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日常的に使う200の四字熟語を解説したもの。日本字・ローマ字・英訳を併記。文字のもともとの意味と熟語としての意味を同時に説明。


Japanese Idioms, Kotowaza, and Yojijukugo

Japanese Idioms, Kotowaza, and Yojijukugo

Author: I Yajima

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-22

Total Pages: 76

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The Japanese language makes frequent use of proverbs, idioms, and sayings, adding imagery and nuance. Many of these share English equivalents, yet many do not. This book collects over 60 commonly-used Japanese kotowaza and idiomatic phrases, giving their English equivalents or meanings before providing 2 authentic examples of the language as used by Japanese speakers.Each example is taken from Japanese language news media, websites, or discussion forums, with English translations below.From the shared breath of 阿吽の呼吸 that means to be "in tune," to the lifesaver that is 渡りに船, learn with this book and develop your ability to understand and express yourself in Japanese.