{"product_id":"making-out-japanese-language-phrase-book-hoburg-geers-9784805312247","title":"Making Out in Japanese | Todd Geers \u0026 Erika Hoburg","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eMaking Out in Japanese: A Japanese Language Phrase Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking Out in Japanese\u003c\/em\u003e is a fun, accessible, and thorough guide to the Japanese language as it is spoken in real life. While traditional Japanese classes and textbooks tend to spend a significant amount of time rehearsing polite, fictitious scenarios, the reality of traveling or living in Japan requires a different set of vocabulary. This specialized phrasebook bridges the gap between classroom grammar and real-world fluency, preparing readers to make new friends, navigate informal social settings, and even spark new romances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eFully updated and revised, this third edition provides readers with colorful, catchy expressions that standard language materials often ignore. From essential pronunciation guides and basic grammar tips to male and female usage distinctions, the book offers a deep dive into modern colloquial Japanese. To assist learners of all levels, each expression includes the Romanized form (romaji) alongside the authentic Japanese script (kanji and kana with furigana pronunciation clues), ensuring that users can confidently speak or point to the correct phrase when interacting with native speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTodd Geers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eErika Hoburg\u003c\/strong\u003e are language educators and authors with a deep understanding of Japanese culture and informal social dynamics. Their work was carefully revised and expanded by \u003cstrong\u003eElisha Geers\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure that the colloquialisms, slang, and cultural notes remain highly accurate and relevant for modern interactions in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTravelers, businesspeople, and students looking to break past formal language barriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eLanguage learners who want to understand Japanese slang, dating culture, and casual conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBeginners requiring an easy-to-use reference that features both English phonetics and authentic Japanese script.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003ePart of the highly acclaimed and bestselling \u003cem\u003eMaking Out\u003c\/em\u003e phrase book series from Tuttle Publishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 650px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; table-layout: fixed;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; 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