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Author Stout, Timothy G.

Title Japanese hiragana & katakana for beginners : first steps to mastering the Japanese writing system : the method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully / Timothy G. Stout ; illustrated by Alexis Cowan.

Imprint Tokyo ; Rutland, Vt. : Tuttle Pub., ©2011.

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 Cato Library - Circulating Collection  PL528 .S677 2011    Available
Description 192 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Note "Japanese has two basic writing systems, hiragana and katakana, in addition to the one that uses Chinese characters or kanji. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the basic 92 hiragana and katakana characters--a method that has helped thousands of learners worldwide. ... The CD-ROM allows you to print out your own flash cards (featuring the same mnemonic images taught in the book) to help you review and practice, even while you're on the go."--Back cover.
Contents Introduction -- Section one. The basic 46 Hiragana characters -- Section 2. Hiragana usage rules -- Section three. Reading and writing practice -- Section four. The basic Katakana characters -- Section five. Katakana usage rules -- Section six. Reading and writing practice -- Flash card practice activities.
System Details CD-ROM.
Language In English and Japanese.
Summary Japanese has 3 writing systems, all used together: hiragana, katakana and kanji. Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners helps newcomers learn how to use the first two systems' basic 92 characters to read, write and communicate. Memorable picture mnemonics connect each character to English words already familiar to you, which makes remembering easier.
Subject Japanese language -- Writing -- Kana.
Japanese language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -- English.
Added Author Cowan, Alexis, illustrator.
Added Title Japanese hiragana and katakana for beginners
ISBN 9784805311448 (pbk.)
4805311444 (pbk.)
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