Happy Japanese Happy Learning, Songs from Japan

Author: Zhang Yi, edited by Takashima Misaki
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is a perfect blend of music and poetry, a guide to learning Japanese joyfully. It was compiled by the "Kongguu Nihongo" website based on extensive online surveys and votes from over 10,000 people, selecting 12 classic Japanese songs into a collection. Written by experienced Japanese teachers, the book has the following features:
- Lyrics fully annotated with phonetics, allowing beginners to recognize new words more quickly and conveniently;
- Full Japanese-Chinese parallel text, helping intermediate-level students improve reading comprehension and translation skills while enjoying authentic Japanese expressions;
- Authentic Japanese lyrics appreciation, with insights from native speakers, enabling readers to practice natural language while gaining a deeper understanding of Japanese culture;
- Explanations of difficult language points, making learning easier and helping students realize that even listening to a captivating song can teach them rich Japanese knowledge.
Brief song backgrounds provide insights into lesser-known creation stories, while artist photo essays allow fans to gain a deeper understanding of their idols.
The Japanese-Chinese parallel lyrics and appreciation sections allow readers to delve deeper into the meaning of the songs. Fans of songwriting will find this book captures the beauty of Japanese music, and even Chinese readers can appreciate the lyrics' essence.