Overview
Focused on language and culture, Vol. 1 of this two-part collection explores the sociocultural background of greetings and other expressions used in daily life from the perspective of non-natives.
A great choice for anyone interested in learning more about Japanese language and culture.
Contents
Chapter 1： Daily Language
Doomo (Indeed), Hajimemashite (How do you do?), Shujin-ga osewa-ni natte-orimasu (Thank you for taking care of my husband), etc.
Chapter 2： Mutual Understanding and Self Expression
Iinikui-n-desu-ga (I hate to say this, but), Nomitai-desu-ka (Do you want to drink it?), Chotto . . . (A little bit . . .), etc.
Chapter 3： Consideration toward Others
Osaki-ni (Excuse me), Taihen-desu-ne (That’s tough), Oisogashii tokoro-o (When you’re so busy . . .), etc.
Focused on language and culture, Vol. 1 of this two-part collection explores the sociocultural background of greetings and other expressions used in daily life from the perspective of non-natives.
A great choice for anyone interested in learning more about Japanese language and culture.
Contents
Chapter 1： Daily Language
Doomo (Indeed), Hajimemashite (How do you do?), Shujin-ga osewa-ni natte-orimasu (Thank you for taking care of my husband), etc.
Chapter 2： Mutual Understanding and Self Expression
Iinikui-n-desu-ga (I hate to say this, but), Nomitai-desu-ka (Do you want to drink it?), Chotto . . . (A little bit . . .), etc.
Chapter 3： Consideration toward Others
Osaki-ni (Excuse me), Taihen-desu-ne (That’s tough), Oisogashii tokoro-o (When you’re so busy . . .), etc.