Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese #77

Makoto E-Zine Series #77: The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks For Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today! Do you know the etymology for ??? (???? - Mt. Fuji)? No? Well, don't feel bad. No one else really knows for sure, but in today's issue, we explore a few intriguing origin stories. Hint: it has something to do with Princess Kaguya! The beginner reader, titled "Mandarin Orange," is a fun story about how easy it is to mess up Japanese. It's a great example of how trying to be polite can sometimes come off as shockingly rude. The cover says, ?(??)?????????, which means, "It's becoming hot, don't you think?" This phrase combines the adverbial form of ?(??)? (hot) and ??????? which indicates a process that has been happening and has now reached the present. "???" (becoming) + "????" (has come to be) implies that the temperature has been rising and it is now noticeably hot. So, dig in and let us know if you have any questions. Details: Page Count: 56 Pages Formats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra Charge Audio: 17 High-Quality Sound Files Interactive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files Exclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story) ?? Now Featuring QR Codes for Instant Audio Playback! Scan the QR codes peppered throughout the magazine and hear the accompanying sound files instantly! A complete immersion experience at your fingertips. ?? FREE Sound Files & Anki Flashcards Each issue comes with free sound files of all the Japanese examples read by a native Japanese speaker. Plus, download a free Anki flashcard deck to help solidify your vocabulary of the main story. All freebies can be accessed through the download link on the last page. ?? Unique & Informative Content Tired of the same old textbook content? Dive into a wide array of topics that typical courses overlook. This issue covers: Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: ????? Prefecture Spotlight: Kochi Etymology: ??? Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku : Kobayashi Issa Kanji Spotlight: ? Grammar Time! ?????? Japanese Readers: Mandarin Orange (beginner) + Kofun Period (Intermediate) ?? Purchase now and start your enriching Japanese learning journey in just seconds!