✅ Unravel the origins of Japanese and discover its beauty
[From the Author]
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"Hey, Mom, why is a dog called an inu?"
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"Well, the 'i' in 'inu' (dog) comes from 'i' (well), which means 'water'. Water is colorless and transparent, so it takes on the color of anything. It blends in with its owner. The 'nu' in 'inu' comes from 'master/slave', meaning 'master/slave'. A dog is called that because it leads and follows its owner."
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"Hey, Dad, why do you say 'play' (play)?"
φ(..)
"Well, the 'a' in 'asobu' (play) comes from 'go' (I), 'so' (outside), and 'bu' (added 'to go' in this case), so it basically means going outside the house."
This is the world's first beginner's edition of the 'One Character, One Sound' series, and at the same time, these heartwarming illustrations have created a "word card that conveys the beauty of Japan."
In the more advanced levels, you'll find gorgeous, poetic interpretations of hydrangeas, nightingales, breasts, and the English word "curry."
That said, we recommend starting with the beginner level cards, which feature heartwarming illustrations and are easy to grasp.
The One Character, One Sounds system, which adds deep meaning to the Japanese landscape, the beauty of each season, and the Japanese words that are embedded in these landscapes and their daily activities, consists of 47 cards in total, including 46 sounds beginning with the Japanese alphabet and voiced consonants.
These cards incorporate academic fundamentals from a completely new approach, making them unique and one-of-a-kind.
For example, they explain ancient Japanese words in an easy-to-understand way, such as why a cow is called "ushi," a garden is called "niwa," and salt is called "shio."
These cards offer a deeper understanding of the depths of Japanese language, and the words can even be used as clues for fortune-telling. The highly flexible word cards will be useful in a variety of situations.
✅Includes the Japanese version and our original storage pouch.
✅Contents: All 51 cards, 108 pages with Japanese instruction manual
✅Card size: H102 x W70mm / Package size: H112 x W79 x D28mm
✅Author: Hitoshi Miyawaki / Publisher: Bookmark Inc. (Self-publishing)
✅Distributor: Lulucouture (Registered Trademark: Lulucouture) / Manufacturer: Visionary Company
✅Set contents: Main unit, dedicated card pouch