The Japanese Language Manual Volume 1: An Introduction to Half of The Language

In this manual to mastering Japanese, you’ll begin with part one, which introduces the three essential Japanese scripts: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. You’ll learn the fundamentals of Hiragana and Katakana, including voiced consonants, extended vowels, and small pauses, supported by unique charts designed to help you memorize these scripts. At the back of the book, you will find a new, never before seen Hiragana and Katakana chart, provided for easy memorization. Additionally, you’ll gain a solid foundation in reading Kanji. By the end of part one, you’ll confidently use Hiragana and Katakana fluently and grasp the basics of Kanji reading. In part two, you’ll advance to constructing sentences using essential particles such as ha (wa), ga (ga), and mo (mo). This volume takes you deeper into sentence construction, covering negative and past tenses, as well as noun conjugations. By the end of part two, you’ll master the art of forming Japanese sentences, solidifying your understanding and skills in the Japanese language. Part three dives into the complexities of verbs and adjectives, with a strong focus on conjugations. This part is packed with comprehensive charts detailing each verb conjugation, accompanied by clear explanations and a diverse array of examples. If you find yourself confused by conjugations, this is the “manual” for you. By the end of part three, you’ll have mastered all the basic conjugations and be well on your way to forming beginner-intermediate sentences in Japanese. Parts four and five focus on particles as they relate to verbs and nouns, emphasizing how to connect sentences using various grammar points. The grammar structures covered in both parts are as follows: *wo *de *ni *he *kara~made *to *toka~ya *no *ne, yo, yone *kedo *ndakedo *~te *kara~node *~shi *noni *teiru *tearu *teoku *tekudasai *teiku and tekuru *dekiru/~you *~shitai *~sugiru *niiku and nikuru *tarisuru By the end of part five, you’ll be able to construct much longer, more complex sentences and will be well on your way to having intermediate-level conversations with your Japanese friends. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to enhance your Japanese skills, this book is the perfect resource to build a strong foundation and confidently progress in your language learning.