{"product_id":"japanese-for-making-friends-paul-su-9798189421860","title":"Japanese for Making Friends: Small Talk, Compliments \u0026 Real Conversation","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearning enough Japanese to order food or ask for directions is one thing. Knowing what to say when the transaction turns into a real conversation is something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese for Making Friends\u003c\/b\u003e teaches the warm, natural Japanese people use when getting to know someone-not stiff textbook dialogue or formal business language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery essential phrase is presented with: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear English meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, readable romaji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy pronunciation guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on when and how to use it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cultural meaning beneath the words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of what the other person may say back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce yourself naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart small talk that feels comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive and receive compliments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk about someone without sounding intrusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk about hobbies, work, family, and home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggest plans and invite someone to meet again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect over food and drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse humor and friendly teasing appropriately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a conversation from fading out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExchange contact information and stay in touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite warmer, more natural Japanese messages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisagree, decline, and apologize without damaging the relationship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSay goodbye in a way that genuinely means \"let's meet again\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything is written in romaji, so you can begin speaking without first memorizing hiragana, katakana, or kanji.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are visiting Japan, living there, studying the language, or hoping to connect more naturally with Japanese people, this approachable phrasebook will give you the words-and the confidence-to turn small conversations into meaningful relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou do not need perfect Japanese to make a friend. You just need enough Japanese to start.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Su,Sheng Paul Su,Tokyo Paul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798189421860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Paul Su","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666017456383,"sku":"9798189421860","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_09115944-f566-44f3-841d-a9758e5d12aa.jpg?v=1792015141","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japanese-for-making-friends-paul-su-9798189421860","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}