Very Simple Japanese

Japan continues to be a dominant force in the global economy, not only on its home soil but in thousands of Japanese-owned businesses here and abroad -- making Japanese one of the world's most important business languages. Anyone seeking to master basic Japanese will find a perfect introduction in this easy-to-understand, context-based volume. Covering 15 situations the traveler is likely to encounter -- including eating out, shopping, sightseeing, asking directions, business meetings, and social encounters -- the revised edition includes a new mini-dictionary and a guide to pronunciation.