Learn Japanese through Dialogues Directions: Directions

By Clay Boutwell and Yumi Boutwell

Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese!

We are including, at no extra charge, sound files and Anki decks for all the dialogues found in this book. Listen on demand with the QR codes found in the book or download the files to your computer. The download link is found on the last page.

Bonus content

Download sound files for all dialogues

Free Anki flashcard deck of each line

Seven dialogues in various beginning conversation settings

The dialogues are presented naturally and all in Japanese. This may be too fast for you at first but try listening to it a few times to attune your ears.
As you master the vocabulary and understand the grammatical points mentioned in the book, you may find what was difficult upon first hearing is easy the second (or tenth!) time around.
The bonus files also includes a free Anki flashcard deck with the phrases found in this book.
The book itself contains the dialogue with the English translation, but it also adds cultural and grammatical notes to help you understand the dialogue in context.
Contents:

Dialogue One in Japanese: Where is the (train) station
Dialogue Two in Japanese: How do I get to the library from here?
Dialogue Three in Japanese: Looking for Kasuga's House
Dialogue Four in Japanese: Looking for the District Office
Dialogue Five in Japanese: Looking for the American Consulate
Dialogue Six in Japanese: Looking for the American Consulate Part II
Dialogue Seven in Japanese: Looking for a Convenience Store

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kotoba Inc
• Release date: May 10, 2022
• ISBN: 1099008190

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Contents

Dialogue One in Japanese: Where is the (train) station 6

Dialogue Two in Japanese: How do I get to the library from here? 20

Dialogue Three in Japanese: Looking for Kasuga's House 36

Dialogue Four in Japanese: Looking for the District Office 52

Dialogue Five in Japanese: Looking for the American Consulate 68

Dialogue Six in Japanese: Looking for the American Consulate Part II 80

Dialogue Seven in Japanese: Looking for a Convenience Store 98

DOWNLOAD LINK 108

Dialogue One

Where is the (train) station?

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Dialogue One in Japanese: Where is the (train) station

First, let’s view the dialogue in natural Japanese with translation.

1) すみませんが、駅(えき)はどこでしょうか？

2)こっちのほうです。

1)どの通(とお)りで曲(ま)がればいいん

でしょうか？

2)フィフスアベニューを通(とお)ってもいいですが、７(なな)番通(ばんどお)りで右(みぎ)に曲(ま)がる

ほうが、簡単(かんたん)でしょう。

1) ありがとうございました。

2) ７(なな)番通(ばんどお)りで曲(ま)がったら、５(ご)分(ふん)ほどでつきますよ。

Dialogue One: in Japanese

Making Reservations

Try to read the Japanese on the left page first. Use this page only when necessary.

1) sumimasen ga, eki wa doko deshou ka?

Excuse me, but do you know where the train station is?

2) kocchi no hou desu.

It is in this direction.

1) dono toori de magareba iin deshou ka?

Which street should I turn down?

2) fifusu abenyu- wo tootte mo ii desu ga, nanaban doori de migi ni magaru hou ga kantan deshou.

You could take 5th avenue but turning right on 7th is easier.

1) arigatou gozaimashita.

Thank you very much.

2) nanaban doori de magattara, gofun hodo de tsukimasu yo.

Once you turn on 7th it is about a five-minute walk.

Japanese continued

1) つまり、７(なな)番通(ばんどお)りで右(みぎ)に曲(ま)がって５(ご)分(ふん)で見(み)えてくるということですね。

2) そうです。電車(でんしゃ)に間(ま)に合(あ)うといいですね。

1) ありがとうございます。

English continued

1) tsumari, nanaban doori de migi ni magatte gofun de mietekuru to iu koto desu ne.

So, I go down to 7th, turn right, walk five minutes, and I should see it.

2) sou desu. densha ni ma ni au to ii desu ne.

That's right. I hope you catch your train.

1) arigatou gozaimasu.

Thanks!

Dialogue One: Line-by-Line

Where is the (train) station

Tackle each line individually. Try to understand the sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary.

すみませんが、 駅(えき)