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Reading & Writing Japanese: A Workbook for Self-Study: A Beginner's Guide to Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji (Free Online Audio and Printable Flash Cards) Paperback – February 8, 2022

by Eriko Sato (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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The easy way to learn the Japanese writing system!

In this beginner's workbook, students of Japanese will learn to read and write the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as 50 basic Kanji characters. A step-by-step approach moves from tracing letters to reading and writing complete words quickly and effectively. This book gives you all the tools you need to learn to pronounce, read and write Japanese:
  • A thorough overview of the hiragana and katakana alphabets.
  • Audio recordings to improve your pronunciation and comprehension.
  • A step-by-step approach to writing words and then sentences.
  • Practice exercises featuring everyday activities and situations.
  • An introduction to 50 key kanji characters.
  • Free downloadable flash cards to aid memorization of the characters.

Instead of dealing with separate Hiragana and Katakana workbooks, as is common, this comprehensive guide provides an efficient way to learn both with the help of one book.
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    Workbook for Self-Study
  2. Print length
    128 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Tuttle Publishing
  5. Publication date
    February 8, 2022
  6. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    4805316586
  8. ISBN-13
    978-4805316580
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This Unique Guide Combines the Basics of Three Systems to Teach You How to Read, Write, and Speak Japanese!

  • Part One: The Hiragana Alphabet. How to use each character to write words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs.
  • Part Two: The Katakana Alphabet. Learn the basic characters, mainly used to represent words and names from non-Chinese cultures.
  • Part Three: 50 Basic Kanji Characters. Simple to write, and commonly used in a variety of daily life scenarios.

Combining the three systems, practice activities, online audio, and downloadable flashcards provides the tools you need to build language skills that last!

Three Workbooks In One Comprehensive Guide

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basic katakana characters chart

50 common kanji characters chart

Basic Hiragana Alphabet

Basic Katakana Alphabet

50 Common Kanji Characters

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Integrated Lessons

Each part contains fifteen integrated lessons including guided audio, traceable stroke templates, and opportunities to practice what you have learned. Gain confidence in each stroke until you are ready to compose full words and sentences!

Includes a Wide Range of Topics, Terms, and Variations

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List of Countries and how to write them in Japanese

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Colors, Numbers, Adjectives, Days of the Week

Foreign Countries, Nature, and Animals

Pictorial & Symbolic History

Key Features:

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Basic Stroke Templates

Extensive Vocabulary Lists

Printable Flash Cards

Companion Audio- Listening & Pronunciation Comprehension

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About the Author


Eriko Sato is Associate Professor of Japanese and Japanese linguistics and the director of the Pre-College Japanese Program and the Teacher Certification Program for Japanese at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She is the author of many Japanese language texts including the Learning Japanese Kanji Practice Book series, Essential Japanese Grammar and Japanese Stories for Language Learners, all published by Tuttle. She lives in Stony Brook, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing; Workbook edition (February 8, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4805316586
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4805316580
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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E Arroway
5.0 out of 5 stars Writing is better than an app!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
Writing has been shown to help you learn better and faster, and I think that's even more true for learning new characters. The author, Sato Sensei, was my professor a long time ago in college and I am refreshing my knowledge before traveling. I really learn well with this book and the exercises, far better than the popular apps out there (but using both is nice).
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Mayeen
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything explained in detail
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2022
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I bought this to learn hiragana katakana kanji. I am having a lot of fun learning from this book it’s a great.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a beginner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2024
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I wanted practice to get the basic kana clear in my head and asca beginner in Japanese I found this book perfect. Clear, well layed out and with audio available online. Highly recommended
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Branko Fajdiga
5.0 out of 5 stars To get the courage just to begin with the language
Reviewed in Germany on February 15, 2024
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Simple, comprihensive, understandable, just fit enough for the purpose (i.e. to learn the fundamentals of this intriguing language)
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Krystal
1.0 out of 5 stars No pages! Just the cover and back!
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2023
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This did not show up with pages despite it being a book when I ordered it. I ordered it three times and it came the exact same way. Do not order this. There’s no pages and it really sucks. It’s supposed to be a book and yet it is just the cover and back.
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1.0 out of 5 stars My mind is BLOWN!!
Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2023
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So this is what was sent to me.... A cover. Not even ripped or torn. No inside pages. Just a cover. My mind is blown at how something could be shipped this way and how one could think this is a book?

I'll update my review once I receive the proper book.
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Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2023
So this is what was sent to me.... A cover. Not even ripped or torn. No inside pages. Just a cover. My mind is blown at how something could be shipped this way and how one could think this is a book?

I'll update my review once I receive the proper book.
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