Mangajin's Basic Japanese Through Comics Part 2

by Mangajin Magazine, Ashizawa Kazuko (Illustrator)

Basic Japanese Through Comics is not intended as a textbook, but rather as an entertaining supplement to a more structured study of Japanese. The 24 "lessons" in this book are a compilation of the Basic Japanese column from Mangajin magazine; they do not build on each other, so they can be read or studied in any order. Some of the other benefits of Basic Japanese Through Comics are:

   •  Uses lifelike situations from authentic Japanese manga, the famous "comics" read by millions of Japanese people of all ages, to explain linguistic and cultural points quickly and memorably.
   •  Language is natural and colloquial, not "textbook Japanese." Politeness levels are clearly indicated to avoid inappropriate use of slang or informal speech.
   •  Beginners will find the concepts and explanations easy to understand, while old pros can add to the depth and breadth of their knowledge of Japanese language and culture.
   •  Educates and entertains—the ideal supplement to learning Japanese from textbooks.
   •  Shows all the nuances of speech such as social context, body language, and situational factors; improves understanding not just of the language, but of the people who speak it.

Genres: Japanese Literature, Language, Japan, Manga, Nonfiction, Reference, Comics

168 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

[Gabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like the way these lessons are constructed and the combination of reading and cultural skills they impart. I think it (and the first volume) will make a great regular refresher read throughout my language learning.

[Tella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, like its predecessor, a very useful book. Easily comprehensible language explanations with fun comic segments to back them up, helping you to understand exactly how to use the new words and phrases. Enjoyable for any language student, or just the random Japanophile who wants to do more than shout "Kawaii!" all the time.

[Butsuri]

Japanese

[Chris Feldman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended additional reading for students of Japanese.