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This text aims to take the student beyond the rudiments of Japanese and into useful conversational vocabulary. Divided by area of intellectual interest (such as politics and government), each chapter consists of appropriate vocabulary with an explanation of usage backed up by numerous sample sentences. All vocabulary and samples are reproduced in standard Japanese script, romanized Japanese and English, and an extensive English index for easy reference is included.

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.,. this small book offers a wealth of difficult vocabulary presented in an accessible, interesting format. -The Japan Times<br> The author's explanations of usage solve long-standing mysteries. -The Daily Yomiuri<br> ... an easy, interesting way of learning new words. -The Nikkei Weekly<br> A highly recommended reference work for the serious student. -Tokyo Today<br> .,. an inviting read through the inclusion of interesting etymologies and, sometimes, jocular example sentences. -Asahi Evening News<br>

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<br>CHARLES DE WOLF is a professor at Keio University, Tokyo. He is the translator of T-shirt Japanese Versus Necktie Japanese.<br>

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