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Let's Learn Hiragana: First Book of Basic Japanese Writing (Kodansha's Children's Classics) | 
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| Author: Yasuko Kosaka Mitamura
Publisher: Kodansha International
Category: Book
List Price: $13.00
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 32143
Media: Paperback
Pages: 72
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.4
ISBN: 0870117092
Dewey Decimal Number: 495
EAN: 9780870117091
ASIN: 0870117092
Publication Date: June 15, 1985
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Product Description
There are three types of Japanese script--katakana, hiragana, and kanji. It is possible to read Japanese knowing only a limited number of kanji, but it is not possible with only a limited number of katakana or hiragana--one must know all of them. Let's Learn Hiragana, and its companion volume Let's Learn Katakana, is a textbook that introduces the learner to the basics of one of these fundamental Japanese scripts. Being a workbook, it contains all the exercises that allow the student to master hiragana by the time the book has been finished. Let's Learn Hiragana is a classic in the field, and the huge number of students that have used it successfully is a sign of its preeminence as a self-study guide.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
Fantastic Product! September 13, 2008
Phillip C. Everett (Fort Lewis, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ok, it's important to note that Japanese is not the first language that I've studied. That being said, with this book I had learned the entire Hiragana in less than twenty four hours. I still had some trouble with stroke order, but that only comes with practice.
I realize that most people will not pick up the Hiragana as quickly as I did, but that is still impressive. I would estimate that anyone that had not studied a foreign language before would be able to learn the Hiragana in about one to three weeks depending on the amount of time and effort they were willing to put in.
Again, this is an excellent product that I would recommend for anyone just starting to study the language.
BEST BEGINNERS BOOK FOR LEARNING HIRAGANA EVER!!!!! July 25, 2008
G. Hale (Tokyo, Japan)
This has to be the best way to learn hiragana! I learned all 46 hiragana syllables in about 3 weeks, and then it only takes about a day to get the dakuon and handakuon down, because its just a voiced change and adding two small lines or a circle. The yoon take even shorter since really it's just a smaller version of ya, yu, or yo. This book is perfect for learning Hiragana! Kodansha always has great japanese learning books. I recommend the second one in this "series", "Let's Learn Katakana". These are both great ways to learn Hiragana and Katakana (respectively).
Amazing Book March 11, 2008
Rafael Caixeta (Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I learned the entire hiragana characters in 2 months thanks to this book!
Very simple, explanative and easy to follow!
I recommend!
AMAZING!!!!! February 13, 2008
R. West
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ok, believe it or not, Using this book, I mastered reading Hiragana in 3 days. Of course, I couldn't put it down, and I also bought hiragana flash cards too which helped a lot as well, but still, the books was AMAZING. if you are trying to learn Hiragana in a flash, this is a great book. I can now read hiragana just by looking at it, and I can write it too. It's a great book and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn hiragana easily, and in a way, kinda fun too!
Very good study aid August 8, 2007
Kendra Michael (San Antonio, TX)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
While taking a Basic Japanese course I was having difficulty remembering my hiragana. The lessons are helpful and easy to complete. The crossword puzzle was a great challenge! When I finished this book I aced my written and oral tests. I even began to read Japanese magazines and books with basic hiragana. Along with my class lessons this book helped me a lot!! Now I'm doing the 'Let's learn Katakana' book. They should make a 'Let's Learn Kanji' book!!
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