Ebook: Conversational Japanese: the Right Word at the Right Time

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Fundamentals; 1.01 Greeting People; 1.02 Follow-up Expressions; 1.03 Commenting on the Weather; 1.04 Being Introduced; 1.05 Saying Goodbye; 1.06 Expressing Gratitude; 1.07 A Few Notes on Respect Language; 1.08 Apologizing; 1.09 Asking Permission; 1.10 Making Requests; 1.11 Leading up to a Request; 1.12 Refusing Requests; Chapter 2: The Neighborhood; 2.01 Calling on the Neighbors; 2.02 Buying Sweet Potatoes; 2.03 Asking About Restaurants; 2.04 Ordering a Restaurant Delivery; 2.05 Admiring a Neighbor's Garden.;More than a phrase book, Conversational Japanese provides basic material for practical day-to-day communication. Through hundreds of example sentences and dialogs, as well as thorough explanations of the customs involved, learners will know what to say and do when:Meeting new people Reserving a hotel roomBuying a train ticketOffering a giftWriting email, business letters, cards and thank-you notesEspecially useful for anyone staying in Japan for an extended period, Conversational Japanese offers in-depth coverage of everyday language. Whether a.