Description
Book SynopsisA complete handbook for learning to read and write Japanese katakana, the syllabary that is the second of Japan's three writing systems introduced to all beginning students. Using real-world examples, illustrations, quizzes, and practice squares, this book teaches correct stroke order as well as examples of how katakana are used for words borrowed from other languages, for emphasis, and in advertising for its “cool” factor.
Table of ContentsPreface 2 How to Use This Book 4
Chapter 1 History and Usage
9
History of Katakana
Using Katakana Characters and Pronunciation
Chapter 2 Examples and Practice 17
The Rows Prolonged Sound Mark Small Characters
Lesson 1—Lesson 2—Lesson 3—Lesson 4—Lesson 5—Lesson 6—Tricky Characters
Chapter 3 Katakana Words 33
Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10
Café Drink Menu
Café Menu
Restaurant Menu
Alcohol
Chapter 4 People, Places, and Business 71
Fruits and Vegetables 42
Ramen Shop 44
Foods 46
Kitchen 48
(Bed)room 50
Living Room 52
Convenience Store 54
Drugstore 56
Fashion 58
Automobiles 62 Around Town 64
Instruments 68
Sports 60
Advertisements 66
Chapter 5 Wasei-Eigo and Other Terms 83
Lesson 25 Lesson 26 Lesson 27 Lesson 28 Lesson 29
Countries 72
English Names 74
Companies 76
Business Terms 78
Computer Terms 80
Lesson 30 Wasei-Eigo 1 84
Lesson 31 Wasei-Eigo 2 86
Lesson 32
Other Terms 88
