{"product_id":"japanese-names-yumi-boutwell-9798391128922","title":"Japanese Names: A Crash Course on Learning Japanese First and Last Names","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWant to make Japanese friends?\u003c\/b\u003e Having a thorough understanding of names will help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWant to enjoy Japanese movies, TV, or novels? \u003c\/b\u003eIf this fits your description, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the most common 100 family names today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver a hundred given names (male and female)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the most common kanji and the most common readings found in Japanese names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDownload Anki decks, sound files, and worksheets for no extra charge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDedicating time to learning names might not seem as \"cool\" or enjoyable as mastering slang or Japanese proverbs, but a strong foundation in Japanese names will significantly enhance your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese dramas and novels often introduce names without any consideration (or mercy!) for language learners, which can be frustrating. If you can't comprehend character names, it can dampen your enjoyment and leave you feeling lost, even if you understand most of the dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurprisingly, not many textbooks or courses devote substantial attention to names, despite being a crucial aspect of achieving true linguistic and cultural fluency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book aims to change that once and for all by thoroughly studying the top 100 family and over a hundred given names (male and female) through kanji studies, worksheets, and Anki flashcard decks (see the last page for the download link).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yumi Boutwell, Clay Boutwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 839112892X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798391128922\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/12\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.33d","brand":"Yumi Boutwell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44616546877695,"sku":"9798391128922","price":13.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5708e47f-f131-43b4-a20e-ed950cbb5391.jpg?v=1703020937","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japanese-names-yumi-boutwell-9798391128922","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}