Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook: Learn and Practice The Japanese Alphabet

Jim Gleeson

ISBN 10: 4805313498 / ISBN 13: 9784805313497

Published by Tuttle Shokai Inc, 2015

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Title: Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory ...

Publisher: Tuttle Shokai Inc

Publication Date: 2015

Binding: paperback

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Writing practice is the most effective method of mastering written Japanese, and the large, open format of HIRAGANA invites the student to pick up a pencil and start writing. Written Japanese comprises two phonetic syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, and a set of kanji characters which are based on Chinese ideographs. This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary which is used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. Each character is introduced with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples which enhance character recognition. Extensive space for writing allows maximum practice to facilitate memorisation and ensure proper character formation. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorisation in a fun way. HIRAGANA is an easy-to-use and practical workbook tailored to the specific needs of young students of the Japanese language, yet is well suitable to beginning students of all ages.

Review:

"Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook is a good book for those who wish to learn Japanese. When studying Japanese, you should start by learning to read and write hiragana. Not only will it help you to be able to read signs, menus, etc in Japan... but knowing and using hiragana (as well as katakana and kanji) helps you to pronounce Japanese properly." --Tokyo Five blog

"This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively." --Just One Cookbook blog