Lonely Planet Fast Talk Japanese (Phrasebook)

Description

Although you can get by in Japan without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Japanese is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence.

Score a table in Tokyo's famous fish market, join the power-ballad belters at a late-night karaoke bar, or sip on sake with newly found friends in a centuries-old Kyoto brewery.

Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs

How to get local recommendations

Easy-to-use pronunciation guides

Expert tips to boost your confidence

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