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Learn Japanese through crossword puzzles!Easy Japanese Crossword Puzzles offers you an entertaining but effective way of expanding your knowledge of the Japanese language and use of Kana script. The puzzles in this book cover a wide variety of topics that will challenge and help you develop your Japanese-language skills.Using Kana (Japanese characters) throughout, the crosswords are arranged according to difficulty. They begin with simple Japanese-to-Spanish puzzles, followed by English-to-Japanese puzzles. Complete vocabularies and solutions are provided at the back of the book.

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Your one-stop resource for Japanese usage and grammarJapanese Verbs & Essentials of Grammar offers you clear and concise coverage of verbs and grammar basics--all in one book. You'll also get access to a free audio download of bonus online learning material.The book features all the major verbal and grammar concepts of the language. Each unit is devoted to one particular concept, enabling you to locate specific information quickly and easily. Explanations are concise yet thorough and are followed by numerous examples to assure complete understanding and mastery. The examples use contemporary language, reflecting real-life situations. Convenient tables throughout the book make verb tenses and other areas of grammar immediately accessible. Includes a special chapter on common expressions and useful vocabulary as well as practical appendices. Features a free 15-minute download of the first two chapters, Romanization and Pronunciation and The Japanese Writing System. Topics include:Romanization and Pronunciation; The Japanese Writing System; General Information on Verbs; Kinds of Verbs; Desu; Verbs in a Sentence; Verb Base Chart; The Masu Form; Verb Endings—General Information; Base 1 Endings; Base 2 Endings; Base 3 Endings; Base 4 Endings; Base 5 Endings; Base 6 (TE-form) Endings; Base 7 (TA-form) Endings; The Informal Form; Informal Endings; Essentials of Grammar; Basic Principles; Demonstrative Forms (“Ko-so-a-do”); Particles; Conjunctions; Interrogatives; Interrogative + ka, mo, demo; Adjectives; Adjective Endings; Adverbs; Comparisons; Noun Expressions; Compound Nouns; Common Noun Prefixes & Suffixes; Relative Clauses; Relative Pronouns; Asking & Giving Directions; Idiomatic Characteristics of Some Common Words; Transitive & Intransitive Pairs; Honorifics; Numbers; Counters; Relative Time; Specific Time; Seasons & the Weather; The Family; Health & the Body; Wearing Clothes; Common Expressions & Useful Vocabulary

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