{"product_id":"japanese-reader-collection-volume-6-yumi-boutwell-9781542931175","title":"Japanese Reader Collection Volume 6: Yuki Onna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREAD real Japanese Today! \u003c\/b\u003eBy choosing short stories, the intimidation factor is greatly reduced. Not only that, but we divide the story up into tiny, easy-to-swallow segments with complete explanations to give you confidence as you read real Japanese page by page. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for beginning and upper beginning students of Japanese. This affordable Japanese reader contains two stories just about every Japanese knows and loves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBONUS! Get FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese voice actress. Listen while reading. The link to the MP3s is found on the last page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEXTRA BONUS! Free Anki flashcard deck of all the vocabulary in the stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese are short stories that can be tackled by students of any level, but the ideal level is upper beginners to intermediates (around the JLPT N4 - N3 level).\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Line-by-line Japanese section has furigana (printed version and Kindle version on supported devices (most new devices))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Two full traditional Japanese stories presented in three unique ways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* GLOSS: Read the story with a running gloss-understand completely. Every sentence is broken down word-for-word and with English explanation of the grammar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* JAPANESE ONLY: The full story in Japanese only (without the running gloss) is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* ENGLISH SUMMARY: Finally, we have included a simple and mostly literal English translation for you to check your understanding (Don't cheat! Work through the Japanese first!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Short stories makes reading full Japanese texts possible. This book has four complete stories with total explanation for every level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Download the FREE MP3s to listen while you study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Download the free Anki flashcard deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Print out the Vocabulary PDF to use while reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYUKI ONNA The Snow Woman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYuki Onna (Snow Woman) is a traditional Japanese folktale of a spirit or yōkai who appears on snowy nights in a white kimono and even whiter skin. She is beautiful, but deadly, leading unsuspecting travellers astray or killing them outright. In our story, she is both deadly and compassionate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnchin \u0026amp; Kiyohime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA young priest learns the danger a lie can invite. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile beginners to Japanese can get a lot from this, hiragana knowledge is required. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFinally, we invite the reader to contact us with questions or requests for future Japanese readers. You will find our personal email addresses in the book. To your Japanese! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat are you waiting for? Ninja up your Japanese. Click \"Buy Now\" now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yumi Boutwell, Clay Boutwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1542931177\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781542931175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.18d","brand":"Yumi Boutwell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43938329657599,"sku":"9781542931175","price":13.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_864162d4-b8f2-4750-9217-e1fa3629cfff.jpg?v=1681435060","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japanese-reader-collection-volume-6-yumi-boutwell-9781542931175","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}