Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook and CD 4 [With CD (Audio)] - Paperback

Japanese Phrasebook with Audio CD for Travelers

The Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & CD provides essential language tools for travelers visiting Japan. This pocket-sized guide includes an audio CD for pronunciation practice and features 3500 words in a two-way quick-reference dictionary.

Language Learning Features

This phrasebook equips travelers with practical Japanese phrases organized by real travel situations. The full-color layout makes finding the right phrase quick and efficient. Survival phrases are printed inside the front cover for immediate access to essential communication needs.

The included audio CD allows users to hear correct pronunciation from native speakers, making it easier to practice speaking before and during travel. The pronunciation guides throughout the book provide phonetic support for every phrase.

Comprehensive Travel Coverage

Basics: Time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation tips, reading guidance, and grammar rules provide the foundation for Japanese communication.

Practical Situations: Phrases for traveling with kids, accommodations, directions, border crossing, transport, banking, post office, internet, phones, shopping, and bargaining cover everyday travel needs.

Social Interactions: Conversation starters help travelers meet people, discuss interests, feelings, opinions, romance, culture, activities, and weather.

Safe Travel: Emergency phrases, police interactions, medical situations including doctor, chemist, and dentist visits, plus symptoms and conditions terminology.

Food & Dining: The menu decoder helps travelers order with confidence, explain food allergies, and explore new dishes. Includes phrases for ordering, shopping at markets, ordering at bars, and understanding dishes and ingredients.

What's Inside

• Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder
• Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips
• Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary
• Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology
• Meet friends with conversation starter phrases
• Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides

Designed for Travelers

This comprehensive language guide serves both language students and travelers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in Japanese culture. The user-friendly layout organizes content by travel scenario categories, making it simple to find relevant phrases when needed.

Learn onsen etiquette, navigate transportation systems, make friends, and order dishes with confidence. The pocket-sized format fits easily in bags or pockets for on-the-go reference throughout your journey.

Published by Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher since 1973, this phrasebook delivers the quality and practical approach travelers have trusted for decades.