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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook: Learn and Practice The Japanese Alphabet
• Publisher: Tuttle Shokai Inc
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 4805313498
• ISBN 13: 9784805313497
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: 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.

About the Author

Jim Gleeson, a native of Sydney , Australia, holds an honors degree in the History of Science from the University of New South Wales. He has written for various Australian newspapers as well as many major corporations both in Japan and Australia.