101 Japanese Idioms Understanding Japanese Language and Culture Through Popular Phrases

Summary: For All Students This flexible book and audio program features 101 Japanese idiomatic and proverbial expressions that enrich students knowledge of Japanese language and culture. Each left-hand page provides the expression in Japanese orthography and romanization, along with a whimsical illustration. Each right-hand page provides a literal translation of the idiom, its definition, cultural notes, and a dialogue in Jap...anese orthography, Roomaji, and English. Audiocassettes include expressive readings of the dialogues to help improve students' pronunciation. [read more]