Chambers Japanese Phrasebook

Whether travelling in Japan for business or pleasure, Chambers Japanese Phrasebook will equip you with all the language tools you need to get you through your stay. The book covers a wide range of essential topics, including travelling, accommodation, eating and drinking, and coping in emergencies, with each section featuring lists of key words followed by sentences you will want to say or will hear. Pronunciation is made easy with a simple phonetic system, designed specially for English speakers. And new for this edition -- downloadable MP3 files of 75 key sentences, recorded by native Japanese speakers, will ensure you can always make yourself understood. A wealth of practical information and interesting facts about Japanese culture allows you to feel less like a tourist and more at home in Japan. Other useful features include a grammar chapter, notes on Japanese holidays and festivals, and a section on useful addresses and telephone numbers. All this plus a bilingual English-Japanese dictionary of 2,000 words and phrases means that you will never be lost for words.