Easy and Fun Katakana: Basic Japanese Writing for Loanwords and Emphasis

by Kiyomi Ogawa, Orrin Cummins (Editor)

Overview

A complete handbook for learning to read and write Japanese katakana, the syllabary that is the second of Japan's three writing systems introduced to all beginning students. Using real-world examples, illustrations, quizzes, and practice squares, this book teaches correct stroke order as well as examples of how katakana are used for words borrowed from other languages, for emphasis, and in advertising for its “cool” factor.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781611720488
Publisher:	Stone Bridge Press
Publication date:	10/16/2018
Edition description:	Bilingual
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	1,186,615
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Kiyomi Ogawa teaches Japanese and translates it together with her husband. She gained insight into how non-Japanese experience Japan and its language by teaching Boeing employees in Nagoya, and now teaches online lessons to students around the world.

Orrin Cummins manages K.O. Language Services together with his wife, Kiyomi. He is currently involved in translation projects spanning a variety of fields, from contracts to subtitles.

Table of Contents

Preface 2 How to Use This Book 4

Chapter 1 History and Usage

9

History of Katakana

Using Katakana Characters and Pronunciation

Chapter 2 Examples and Practice 17

The Rows Prolonged Sound Mark Small Characters

Lesson 1—Lesson 2—Lesson 3—Lesson 4—Lesson 5—Lesson 6—Tricky Characters

Chapter 3 Katakana Words 33

Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10

Café Drink Menu

Café Menu

Restaurant Menu

Alcohol

Chapter 4 People, Places, and Business 71

Fruits and Vegetables 42

Ramen Shop 44

Foods 46

Kitchen 48

(Bed)room 50

Living Room 52

Convenience Store 54

Drugstore 56

Fashion 58

Automobiles 62 Around Town 64

Instruments 68

Sports 60

Advertisements 66

Chapter 5 Wasei-Eigo and Other Terms 83

Lesson 25 Lesson 26 Lesson 27 Lesson 28 Lesson 29

Countries 72

English Names 74

Companies 76

Business Terms 78

Computer Terms 80

Lesson 30 Wasei-Eigo 1 84

Lesson 31 Wasei-Eigo 2 86

Lesson 32

Other Terms 88