Speak Japanese! 85 Basic Expressions of Japanese Honorifics for Quick and Easy Use, (Paperback)

A book of conversational exercises with honorifics. It starts with a look at what honorifics are and how they are used. You will also learn the basic characteristics of Japanese people and society, such as the difference between inside and outside, and the rules for using honorifics depending on the person you are talking to. PART 1, "The Basics of Honorifics," examines the basics of honorifics. PART 2, "Practical Conversation with Honorifics," delves into practical skills in two sections: "Functions" and "Situations." In "Functions," you will learn basic sentence patterns and expressions by classifying honorifics by purpose and function, such as request, proposal, refusal, statement, opinion, will, and permission. "Situations," offers practice conversations for various situations such as schools, offices, factories, convenience stores, restaurants, and job interviews, as well as helping you learn to address a variety of people, such as teachers, bosses, customers, and other people you meet for the first time.