Japanese Stories for Language Learners: Bilingual
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A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery#8212;especially if it’s presented in two languages!
Beautifully illustrated in a traditional style, Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions appearing on facing pages. Taking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator’s notes, Japanese vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set of discussion questions and exercises.
The first two stories are very famous traditional Japanese folktales: Urashima Taro (Tale of a Fisherman) and Yuki Onna (The Snow Woman). These are followed by three short stories by notable 20th century authors: Kumo no Ito (The Spider’s Thread) by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892-1927)Oborekaketa Kyodai (The Siblings Who Almost Drowned) by Arishima Takeo (1878-1923)Serohiki no Goshu (Gauche the Cellist) by Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933)
Reading these stories in the original Japanese script—and hearing native-speakers read them aloud in the accompanying free audio recording—helps students at every level deepen their comprehension of the beauty and subtlety of the Japanese language. Learn Japanese the fun way#8212;through the country’s rich literary history.
All audio content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
From the Publisher
Traditional and Modern Japanese Stories Are For Everyone!
This book presents two traditional Japanese Folktales and three modern short stories by famous Japanese authors. Bi-lingual presentation with Japanese and English translations in parallel, detailed translator notes, vocabulary lists, and discussion exercises, offers readers an interesting and effective means for learning both Japanese Language and culture. The five stories featured are:
Urashima Taro (Tale of a Fisherman): A Japanese folktale about a fisherman, who is guided by a sea turtle to the underwater Palace of the Dragon King. Based on a legend recorded in multiple pieces of literature dating to the 8th centuryYuki Onna (The Snow Woman): A Japanese folktale about a beautiful woman that appears on snowy nights and freezes people to death. A famous horror thriller dating back to the Muromachi Period (1336-1573)Kumo no Ito (The Spider’s Thread) by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892-1927): Written by “the father of the Japanese short story” about the afterlife of a villian named Kandata. Short and simple, with unforgettable impressions on human natureOborekaketa Kyodai (The Siblings Who Almost Drowned) by Arishima Takeo (1878-1923): Based on the real life stories of Arishima, this story makes us think about human nature and how guilt can shadow our livesSerohiki no Goshu (Gauche the Cellist) by Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933): A story about a musician named Goshu, his relationship with the animals that visit him before his performances, and the gradual changes within him that result
Each of the five stories is complete with a set of exercises, prompts, and activities to aide your learning. As the stories increase in length and complexity, the exercises and prompts are divided into smaller parts that coordinate with the story.
Side-by-Side English & Japanese Translation:
Includes Guided Discussion Questions and Comprehension Exercises:
Each Story Includes:
Notes from the Translator
Vocabulary Lists
Cultural Notes
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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing; Bilingual edition (August 21, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 4805314680
ISBN-13 : 978-4805314685
Dimensions : 6 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches
Kenna –
For learners at intermediate and advanced levels
This book was just what I was looking for! If you are a beginner it might be hard to read, but if your up for the challenge I say go for it.. The book has the Japanese text on one page and the next page is the English version for easy comparison. It also has vocabulary words to help with unformular terms, so that helps. There are 5 stories in total, and after each story there are discussion questions to get you thinking about the story. Overall glad to add this book to my collection.
Marmar –
Love it
It came in great condition and is a very helpful tool for Japanese learners. Great for more experienced readers and for those looking to practice reading kanji and hiragana.
Mike Sealander –
Wonderful stories in Japanese and English translation
This book has five stories, three are longer and two are quite short. I’ve asked Japanese people about them, and it seems these stories and their authors are well known in Japan. Each story is written in kanji with furigana, and then in English. Each story also has an index of translated words, with detailed explanations. So, it’s not just a story and its translation, its a story with a grammar and vocabulary lesson. The CD is a bit amateur. I listen in my car, and the sound only comes out of one speaker. However, I love listening to the CD. I highly recommend this book, especially for advanced beginner Japanese learners.
Kathleen Blackwell –
Kindle version or print
I got the kindle version. If you want to see the english version and japanese version of a page at the same time, I would suggest ordering print. If you need to see tiny letters, I think kindle is easier to make text large enough to see.
Anwuar –
Great for keeping up with your Japanese!
This is JUST what I needed to keep up with my Japanese after graduating! The pictures are also very beautiful and add a nice touch to the stories. The stories include a lot of kanji but always have pronunciation in hiragana so you can practice, and of course the english translation on the left will help you go back and forth to grasp the full meaning of the Japanese text. HIGHLY recommend for anyone who loves Japanese and wants to continue learning after schooling.
Arin Feller –
Good Book, a Digital Key would be better than CD
The cover art is pretty and the story selection is a very good especially for people who have not read many japanese stories.The only complaint I have is the included CD, I don’t know many people who still use CDs so it would improve the product if they included a digital key for the audio as well/instead.
veronika bagriy –
For Intermediate Japanese Learners
I was really impressed with this book. It has 5 traditional japanese folk tales. Two pages side by side are in two different languages, japanese and english. When a kanji is first introduced in the story it has a hiragana reading, but the next time that kanji appears it will not have the reading so it forces you to pay attention and remember readings. At the end of the story the book goes over sections of the text, asks questions on grammar, and explains kanji pairings. Over all very helpful if you know hiragana, katakana and some decent knowledge in kanji.
Jennifer –
Good for the learner transitioning into reading
I’ve been studying vocabulary for a while and it gets boring. I was learning the writing systems to read Japanese and picked this up as well as Harry Potter in Japanese. I’m pretty impressed with the face to face pages and at the end of each of the very short stories is vocabulary for almost everything. It’s exactly at the level I want to be at to increase understanding from single words to getting ideas across. The audio CD at the end helps with hearing how to say the words too.
Laressa Cristyne –
Ótimo livro.
Carlos Mendoza –
Este libro lo recomiendo para personas nivel intermedio en el idioma, las historias las encuentro muy pesadas para alguien principalmente N5, siento las letras un poco chicas, se me dificulta un poco leer los kanjis con la letra tan pequeña, las historias son buenas, mi preferida es la del hilo de la araña, si eres principiante te recomiendo short stories for beginners De lingo mastery.