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Nihongo pera pera!, a user's guide to Japanese onomatopoeia, Susan Millington

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Nihongo pera pera!, a user's guide to Japanese onomatopoeia, Susan Millington

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nihongo pera pera!

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Susan Millington

Series statement

Tuttle language library

Sub title

a user's guide to Japanese onomatopoeia

Summary

Bridge the gap between what you learn in Japanese class and what you actually need to converse! Onomatopoeia-words such as "glug glug," "pow," and "splash" in English-are an integral part of the Japanese language. Japanese people draw on a wealth of onomatopoeia to express subtle feelings, images, sounds, and actions. With this book you too can become pera pera-fluent-in Japanese, speaking with clarity and flair. Four hundred entries covering everything from food to weather provide clear definitions and helpful example sentences. With an overview of the use and history of onomatopoeic expressions, Nihongo Pera Pera! offers a systematic and entertaining approach to learning an essential part of Japanese. Add these Japanese expressions to your vocabulary and dramatically improve your ability to express yourself. A must for both serious and casual learners, Nigongo Pera Pera! is your key to fluency

Target audience

adult

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User's guide to Japanese onomatopoeia

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