{"product_id":"learn-japanese-through-haiku-yumi-boutwell-9798341033665","title":"Learn Japanese through Haiku - Kobayashi Issa: Enjoy Japanese culture while building your vocabulary and grammar","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoy and Fully Understand 25 haiku by 小林一茶 (こばやし いっさ) Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaiku fascinates people worldwide-so much emotion and meaning can be conveyed with so few words. Yet, few outside of Japan can truly appreciate Japanese haiku in its original form. While good translations can capture the essence of the words, the nuances and cultural aspects are often lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed to help beginner to intermediate students of Japanese learn vocabulary and grammar while uncovering some of the subtle meanings that are lost in translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection features twenty-five haiku, presented in both Japanese and English, with QR codes that allow you to instantly hear recordings of the poems by simply scanning them with your phone. Each haiku is followed by a short commentary in both languages, along with a comprehensive vocabulary list that includes definitions and grammatical notes for all the Japanese terms. In this new edition, we've added even more commentary and provided multiple translations for each haiku, ranging from literal to figurative interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the book, you'll find a download link to access all the sound files, complementing the QR codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Get: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead and understand twenty-five of Kobayashi Issa's most famous haiku.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for beginner to intermediate students of Japanese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloadable sound files for all the haiku in Japanese and the commentary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefinitions for every word, along with explanations of key grammar points and haiku elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery haiku and commentary include a QR code for instant access to audio recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly updated and expanded with a modern design, enriched vocabulary lists, and more translations and commentary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eKobayashi Issa (1763-1828) was a renowned Edo-period haiku poet known for his deeply personal and empathetic style. His haiku often highlighted the struggles and beauty of everyday life, with a focus on small creatures and nature, infused with humor and irony. Though he faced many personal hardships, Issa is now celebrated as one of Japan's greatest haiku masters, alongside Basho, Buson, and Shiki.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to improve your Japanese while deepening your cultural knowledge? Add it to your cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yumi Boutwell, Clay Boutwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798341033665\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.26d","brand":"Yumi Boutwell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46640825499903,"sku":"9798341033665","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6ef139ef-4e51-475d-a5e3-ba24c0dd4a19.jpg?v=1740670613","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/learn-japanese-through-haiku-yumi-boutwell-9798341033665","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}