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Find the right words fast.Practical and easy to use, Frommer's Japanese PhraseFinder&Dictionary helps you experience a place the way the locals do--by speaking the same language. More than 5,000words and phrases--with kanji characters as well as Latin spellings Phrases organized by topic and dictionary entry for easy use on the go A two-way dictionary cross-referenced to the most common phrases Detailed pronunciation guide and slang terms to help you sound more like a local A two-way menu translator, basic grammar information, and more
List of contents
Introduction.
1. Survival Japanese (& Grammar Basics).
Basic Greetings.
The Key Questions.
Numbers and Counting.
Measurements.
Time.
Pronunciations.
Personal Pronouns.
Verbs.
Irregular Verbs.
Adjectives.
2. Getting There & Getting Around.
At the Airport.
Renting a Vehicle.
By Taxi.
By Train.
By Bus.
By Boat or Ship.
By Subway.
Considerations for travelers with Special Needs.
3. Lodging.
Room Preferences.
In-Room Amenities.
Happy Camping.
4. Dining.
Finding a Restaurant.
Ordering.
Drinks.
Setting Up.
Menu Reader.
Buying Groceries.
5. Socializing.
Greetings.
Getting Personal.
Topics of Conversation.
Getting to Know Someone.
6. Money & Communications.
Money.
Phone Service.
Internet Access.
Getting Mail.
7. Culture.
Cinema.
Performances.
Museums.
Getting Mail.
8. Shopping.
General Shopping Terms.
Clothes Shopping.
Bookstore/Newstand Shopping.
Shopping for Electronics.
At the Barber/Hairdresser.
9. Sports & Fitness.
Getting Fit.
Catching a Game.
Hiking.
Boating or Fishing.
DMng.
Surfing.
Golfing.
10. Nightlife.
Club Hopping.
Accross a Crowded Room.
In the Casino.
11. Health & Safety.
At the Pharmacy.
At the Doctor's Office.
At the Police Station.
English-Japanese Dictionary.
Japanese-English Dictionary.
