{ "item_title" : "Read Japanese Without Guessing - Level A1.1", "item_author" : [" Kaya Srilas "], "item_description" : "Read Japanese Without Guessing - Level A1.1 begins with あたらしい まいにち, a gentle Japanese graded reader for absolute beginners who want to read real Japanese without stopping or guessing.Follow ルカ, a newcomer in Tokyo and his small brown dog ココ as they discover a new apartment, a quiet neighborhood, a caf , new friends, and daily conversations.No guessing.No dictionary breaks.No frustration.Just beginner Japanese made clear, visible, and readable from page one.What Makes This Book Different?This book uses an interlinear reading method: the English meaning appears directly above the Japanese words, so you can understand each sentence while your eyes stay on the story.Instead of stopping for a glossary and losing your place, you see support exactly when you need it. The result is a smoother reading experience that builds confidence.Built for True BeginnersThis is Level A1.1, the first step in a Japanese graded reader pathway from beginner to advanced reading.Level: A1.1 absolute beginnerExam focus: JLPT N5 foundationWriting system: hiragana and katakana onlyKanji: none at this levelChapters: 10 short storiesVocabulary: about 200-300 wordsBecause the book uses only hiragana and katakana, you can focus on reading, meaning, and simple grammar without the pressure of kanji.Read Two Ways in Every ChapterEach chapter gives you the same story in two formats: Story with interlinear English - understand every sentence on your first readJapanese-only story - reread naturally and build fluencyRead the supported version first. Then try the Japanese-only version. You may be surprised by how much you understand without English help.What You Will LearnGreet people with こんにちは, おはよう, こんばんは, and おやすみIntroduce yourself with わたしは ～ですTalk about people, pets, and things using います and ありますCount from 1 to 10Recognize colors such as あか, あお, きいろ, and ちゃいろUse これ, それ, and あれ to point things outAsk yes/no questions with ～ですかExpress likes with ～が すき ですUse possession with の, such as わたしの いぬA Complete Chapter Structure本文（インターリニア） - story with English support本文（にほんごのみ） - Japanese-only readingどっかいもんだい - reading comprehensionたんごれんしゅう - vocabulary practiceべんりな ひょうげん - useful expressionsぶんぽう - one grammar focusさくぶん - short writing practiceこたえ - full answer keyWho This Book Is ForThis reader is ideal if you are a complete beginner, preparing for JLPT N5, learning kana, or frustrated by Japanese materials that ask you to guess too much too soon.It is useful if you learn best through reading, repetition, and visual meaning rather than heavy grammar explanations. No previous grammar knowledge is required, but you should be learning or reviewing kana.Part of a Larger Learning PathwayRead Japanese Without Guessing is part of a structured 12-level journey from A1.1 to C2.2. As the series progresses, vocabulary grows, sentences become richer, kanji is introduced gradually, and interlinear support slowly decreases.Use it with Pronounce Japanese Without Guessing and Japanese Vocabulary Builder for pronunciation, vocabulary growth, and deeper fluency.Begin Reading Japanese Today", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/818/046/9798180468888_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "19.99", "online_price" : "19.99", "our_price" : "19.99", "club_price" : "19.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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