Offering the words and phrases you'll need as a beginner, plus a learning
and lifestyle kit with a list of the words you need to know, grammar help, verb
tables, social survival tips and cultural information, dates for your diary,
and a phrasefinder, this is a Japanese dictionary."The Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary" is a brand new guide to
learning Japanese. Designed specifically for English-speaking adult learners
who are either learning from scratch or refreshing lost language skills, it
offers an easy to use dictionary, extra help with vocabulary, and essential
information on living and interacting in the Japanese-speaking world. The
dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the
traditional dictionary layout. All main translations are preceded by an equals
sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are
spelt out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and
usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and
thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in context. The
30-page Learning and Lifestyle kit gives key information on both the Japanese
language, with a list of the words you really need to know, grammar help, and
verb tables, and on life in the Japanese-speaking world: background information
on lifestyle and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction in the language,
and a phrasefinder for use when travelling.; "The Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary" is your essential companion to
learning Japanese.
