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Record Nr.

UNINA9910825707503321

Autore

Stout Timothy G

Titolo

Japanese Hiragana for beginners : first steps to mastering the Japanese writing system / / Timothy G. Stout

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Tokyo : , : Tuttle, , [2007]

©2007

ISBN

1-4629-1400-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (200 p.)

Disciplina

495.6/82421

Soggetti

Japanese language - Writing - Kana

Japanese language - English

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

The basic 46 hiragana characters -- Hiragana usage rules -- Reading and writing practice.

Sommario/riassunto

Japanese Hiragana for Beginners makes learning hiragana fast and effective by using memorable picture mnemonics, along with clear explanations, examples and lots of fun exercises. Picture mnemonics enhance memory by associating the shape and sound of each hiragana character with combinations of images and English words already familiar to students.With sections on the 46 basic hiragana characters, usage rules and a wide range of exercises, Japanese Hiragana for Beginners provides a solid groundwork for language students interested in increasing their skills.