Contents: 51 cards in total, with Japanese commentary (108 pages)
Package size: H112 x W79 x D28 [mm]
Card size: H102 x W70 [mm]
Author: Miyawaki Hitoshi
Published by: Bookmark Co., Ltd.
[From the author]
φ(..)
"Hey, Mom, why is a dog called a dog?"
φ(..)
"Well, the 'i' in 'inu' comes from 'i' in 'well', which means 'water'. 'Water' is colorless and transparent, and it can be stained with anything, so it takes on the appearance of its owner and blends in. The 'nu' in 'inu' comes from 'master/slave', and dogs are called that because they lead and follow their owners."
φ(..)
"Hey, Dad, what do you mean by play?"
φ(..)
"Well, the A in asobu means I (I), so means outside, and bu means with (in this case, to go), so the root of it is getting out of the house."
This is the world's first beginner's edition of one character, one sound, and at the same time, it is a "word card that conveys the beauty of Japan" with a heartwarming illustration.
I repeat, a world first.
In the more advanced levels, you will learn to interpret words such as hydrangea, nightingale, breast, the English word curry, the ancient Greek word alpha, and Inca from the Inca Empire in a beautiful and poetic way.
That being said, I recommend the beginner's level, which is warm and easy to pick up.
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One Character, One Sound Study, which adds deep meaning to the Japanese scenery, the beauty of the four seasons, and the individual sounds of the Japanese words that are part of these activities, consists of 47 cards in total, including 46 sounds beginning with a-i-u-e-o and voiced consonants.
The cards are unique and one-of-a-kind in that they incorporate the fundamentals of academic study into the main text from a completely new approach.
For example, it explains traditional Japanese words in an easy-to-understand way for anyone, such as why a cow is called "ushi," why a garden is called "niwa," and why salt is called "shio."
These cards can help you understand the deeper meaning of Japanese words, and can also be used as clues for fortune telling.
These highly flexible word cards will be useful in a variety of situations.
■Product specifications
Contents: 51 cards in total, with Japanese commentary (108 pages)
Package size: H112 x W79 x D28 [mm]
Card size: H102 x W70 [mm]
Author: Miyawaki Hitoshi
Published by: Bookmark Co., Ltd.
(Self-published)
About the Author
Author: Miyawaki Hitoshi
Born in Tokushima Prefecture
Company management
Her hobbies are visiting shrines and temples and reading.
While traveling around Japan, he became absorbed in exploring the origins of the Japanese language. He is a researcher of the sound and character of each character.
Supervised by: Tenkawa Hitsuki
Director of the Taikyoku Destiny Society and head of the Kogakukan Institute
Member of the Japan I Ching Association
Illustration: Nakamura Mina
Born in Kyoto City
Graduated from Saga College of Art and Design, Department of Visual Arts
After working at a design office, he is now a freelancer, illustrating newspaper columns and advertising for pharmaceutical companies and mail-order companies. His heartwarming and funny illustrations are highly acclaimed.