A Dictionary of Japanese Beauty
This charming book presents 1000 words and phrases that introduce the beauty of Japan. The book is divided into seven chapters; Flowers and Plants, Birds and Animals, Time and Seasons, Day and Night Sky, Earth and Water, Life, and Colors. Each chapter has about 30 words, with each one accompanied by beautiful photography and an explanation of the word and its origin ā all in Japanese.
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The words and phrases introduced are very lyricalāthe kind used in traditional creative writing, haiku, and other poetryāand may not be known by most native Japanese speakers. However, if you are looking to refine your Japanese to a level where you can impress people at a cocktail party, or sound very articulate, then this book would certainly help you there.
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Some of the photography highlights include a stunning slow-shutter-speed shot of fireflies, sunlight catching rain falling in a forest on the island of Yakushima, a cloud halo over Mount Fuji, and the many gorgeous sunset photos of beaches and the ocean.
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Youād need to be a high-intermediate or advanced-level reader to be able to understand the text in this book. There are some furigana readings of certain kanji, but not enough to help lower-level readers.
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This is a uniquely Japanese book in both design and content, and a great way to get a deeper understanding of the language and the country.
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Structure:
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- 7 chapters with around 30 words/phrases and photographs per chapter.
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Recommended for you if:
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- You want to learn high-level Japanese words and phrases of a poetic nature
- You like photography
- You like Japan and its natural beauty
- You have an interest in Japanese language and culture
- Your Japanese reading ability is at a high-intermediate or advanced level
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About this volume:
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Original Title: ę„ę¬ć®ē¾ććčØčč¾å ø
Pages: 240
ISBN: 978-4-8163-6850-9
Book Size: B6
Languages: Japanese
Publication Date:
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If you like this, you might like:
Seasonal Japan ā The Exquisite Scenery of Japanās Four Seasons
Understanding the Japanese Mind through Language and Culture (Revised Edition)
Ā
The words and phrases introduced are very lyricalāthe kind used in traditional creative writing, haiku, and other poetryāand may not be known by most native Japanese speakers. However, if you are looking to refine your Japanese to a level where you can impress people at a cocktail party, or sound very articulate, then this book would certainly help you there.
Ā
Some of the photography highlights include a stunning slow-shutter-speed shot of fireflies, sunlight catching rain falling in a forest on the island of Yakushima, a cloud halo over Mount Fuji, and the many gorgeous sunset photos of beaches and the ocean.
Ā
Youād need to be a high-intermediate or advanced-level reader to be able to understand the text in this book. There are some furigana readings of certain kanji, but not enough to help lower-level readers.
Ā
This is a uniquely Japanese book in both design and content, and a great way to get a deeper understanding of the language and the country.
Ā
Ā
Structure:
Ā
- 7 chapters with around 30 words/phrases and photographs per chapter.
Ā
Recommended for you if:
Ā
- You want to learn high-level Japanese words and phrases of a poetic nature
- You like photography
- You like Japan and its natural beauty
- You have an interest in Japanese language and culture
- Your Japanese reading ability is at a high-intermediate or advanced level
Ā
About this volume:
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Original Title: ę„ę¬ć®ē¾ććčØčč¾å ø
Pages: 240
ISBN: 978-4-8163-6850-9
Book Size: B6
Languages: Japanese
Publication Date:
Ā
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This charming book presents 1000 words and phrases that introduce the beauty of Japan. The book is divided into seven chapters; Flowers and Plants, Birds and Animals, Time and Seasons, Day and Night Sky, Earth and Water, Life, and Colors. Each chapter has about 30 words, with each one accompanied by beautiful photography and an explanation of the word and its origin ā all in Japanese.
Ā
The words and phrases introduced are very lyricalāthe kind used in traditional creative writing, haiku, and other poetryāand may not be known by most native Japanese speakers. However, if you are looking to refine your Japanese to a level where you can impress people at a cocktail party, or sound very articulate, then this book would certainly help you there.
Ā
Some of the photography highlights include a stunning slow-shutter-speed shot of fireflies, sunlight catching rain falling in a forest on the island of Yakushima, a cloud halo over Mount Fuji, and the many gorgeous sunset photos of beaches and the ocean.
Ā
Youād need to be a high-intermediate or advanced-level reader to be able to understand the text in this book. There are some furigana readings of certain kanji, but not enough to help lower-level readers.
Ā
This is a uniquely Japanese book in both design and content, and a great way to get a deeper understanding of the language and the country.
Ā
Ā
Structure:
Ā
- 7 chapters with around 30 words/phrases and photographs per chapter.
Ā
Recommended for you if:
Ā
- You want to learn high-level Japanese words and phrases of a poetic nature
- You like photography
- You like Japan and its natural beauty
- You have an interest in Japanese language and culture
- Your Japanese reading ability is at a high-intermediate or advanced level
Ā
About this volume:
Ā
Original Title: ę„ę¬ć®ē¾ććčØčč¾å ø
Pages: 240
ISBN: 978-4-8163-6850-9
Book Size: B6
Languages: Japanese
Publication Date:
Ā
If you like this, you might like:
Seasonal Japan ā The Exquisite Scenery of Japanās Four Seasons
Understanding the Japanese Mind through Language and Culture (Revised Edition)
Ā
The words and phrases introduced are very lyricalāthe kind used in traditional creative writing, haiku, and other poetryāand may not be known by most native Japanese speakers. However, if you are looking to refine your Japanese to a level where you can impress people at a cocktail party, or sound very articulate, then this book would certainly help you there.
Ā
Some of the photography highlights include a stunning slow-shutter-speed shot of fireflies, sunlight catching rain falling in a forest on the island of Yakushima, a cloud halo over Mount Fuji, and the many gorgeous sunset photos of beaches and the ocean.
Ā
Youād need to be a high-intermediate or advanced-level reader to be able to understand the text in this book. There are some furigana readings of certain kanji, but not enough to help lower-level readers.
Ā
This is a uniquely Japanese book in both design and content, and a great way to get a deeper understanding of the language and the country.
Ā
Ā
Structure:
Ā
- 7 chapters with around 30 words/phrases and photographs per chapter.
Ā
Recommended for you if:
Ā
- You want to learn high-level Japanese words and phrases of a poetic nature
- You like photography
- You like Japan and its natural beauty
- You have an interest in Japanese language and culture
- Your Japanese reading ability is at a high-intermediate or advanced level
Ā
About this volume:
Ā
Original Title: ę„ę¬ć®ē¾ććčØčč¾å ø
Pages: 240
ISBN: 978-4-8163-6850-9
Book Size: B6
Languages: Japanese
Publication Date:
Ā
If you like this, you might like:
Seasonal Japan ā The Exquisite Scenery of Japanās Four Seasons
Understanding the Japanese Mind through Language and Culture (Revised Edition)
