Japanese in Plain English
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: De Mente, Boye Lafayette, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, Next time someone asks if you speak Japanese, you can say "Sukoshi wakarimasu" (Sue-koe-she wah-kahree-mahss).* With "Japanese in Plain English," you can speak Japanese in no time Its easy-to-use pronunciation system and straightforward presentation of the basics of the language-with plenty of useful sentences-help you break the language barrier quickly and confidently. How? All the words and phrases in this book are written in Roman script--in plain English--in a form you can use immediately and in the right context. Instantly you'll know the basics of Japanese, from polite pleasantries to the latest technological jargon. Start on the right foot-and speak Japanese with ease: Good morning "Ohaiyo gozaimasu " (Oh-hie-yoe go-zie-mahss) Thank you very much "Domo arigato gozaimasu " (Doe-moe ah-ree-gah-toe go-zie-mahss) Let's go play golf. "Gorufu wo yari ni ikimasho." (Go-rue-fuu oh yah-ree nee e-kee-mah-show) This really tastes good. "Kore wa honto ni ii agi shite imasu." (Koe-ray wah hone-toe nee ee ah-jee ssh-tay e-mahss) I like you. "Anata wo suki desu." (Ah-nah-tah oh ski dess) Please call a policeman. "Omawarisan wo yonde kudasai." (Oh-mah-wah-ree-sahn oh yone-day kuu-dah-sie) *I understand a little.