{"product_id":"real-japanese-in-context-alex-dupont-9798248471416","title":"Real Japanese in Context - 1000 Words That Actually Matter","description":"Learn the Japanese Words That Actually Matter, With Context, Pronunciation Help and Clarity\u003cp\u003eReal Japanese in Context teaches you \u003cb\u003e1,000 common and useful Japanese words\u003c\/b\u003e and shows you exactly how they work in real, simple sentences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a word list you forget five minutes later (or so I'd hope).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach entry includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese word as it is actually written\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA short, natural Japanese sentence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clear English translation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomaji to help you read and pronounce it confidently\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA simple phonetic \"sounds like\" guide so pronunciation is never a mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not just learn vocabulary. You learn how Japanese words behave, how sentences are built, and how the language actually looks and sounds in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is designed for beginners and early intermediate learners who want progress they can feel. No long grammar lectures. No unnecessary theory. Just clear examples, repeated patterns, and practical exposure that builds understanding naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book focuses on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe words you will see and hear again and again\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort sentences that make Japanese readable from day one\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean layout that does not overwhelm you\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Japanese writing systems explained and supported clearly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are tired of textbooks that explain everything except how Japanese actually works, this is a much better place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd yes, Japanese uses multiple writing systems. No, it is not as scary as people make it sound. We do go over the writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and explain how we identify each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you are ready to go further, you can build on this foundation with conversation practice, reading, listening, or companion titles in the Real Japanese series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex DuPont\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798248471416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d","brand":"Alex DuPont","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454408012031,"sku":"9798248471416","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_48fb5f63-94a8-4826-ab46-45f48ff1100a.jpg?v=1777306049","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/real-japanese-in-context-alex-dupont-9798248471416","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}