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Cultural codewords serve as essential keys to understanding the complexities of Japanese social interactions and norms. Boye Lafayette De Mente delves into 233 significant terms that reflect deeper meanings and behaviors within Japan, ranging from ageashi to zenrei. His expertise, drawn from over 30 publications and extensive consulting experience, provides readers with invaluable insights into the character and customs of Japan. This resource is particularly beneficial for those looking to engage meaningfully in Japanese society, enhancing their understanding of its rich cultural landscape.

This is a handy and comprehensive Japanese dictionary intended for use in a business setting. Newly revised, Tuttle Japanese Business Dictionary contains over 4,000 key terms that provide the essential vocabulary for clear and productive discussions between Japanese and English speaking businesspeople. These terms are usually used to clarify negotiating positions and to settle contract terms and conditions. Each term is listed alphabetically, with the Romanized pronunciation (including the author's unique phonetic system) to facilitate correct pronunciation. The Japanese script is given, followed by its English explanation. Where appropriate, example sentences are also included to demonstrate the proper usage of the terms. Useful information in the front of the book includes a section on how to use the dictionary, special language pointers, Japanese business etiquette and common Japanese expressions. Over 4,000 contemporary business terms. A guide to business phrases and etiquette. Compact and user-friendly layout. Handy reference guide for businesspeople who frequently deal with Japanese speakers.

In Japan: A Guide to Traditions, Customs and Etiquette veteran Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente unlocks the mysteries of Kata the cultural forms that shape and define Japanese attitudes, behavior and character.

Understanding a people and their culture through code words and language.

With Etiquette Guide to Korea, you'll never need to worry about making an embarrassing mistake--this authoritative guide covers everything the courteous traveller needs to know, including the importance of names and how to use them, shaking hands versus bowing, table manners for celebrations and everyday meals, and how to negotiate in Korea

This is a handy and comprehensive Japanese dictionary intended for use in a business setting. Newly revised, Tuttle Japanese Business Dictionary contains over 4,00 key terms that provide the essential vocabulary for clear and productive discussions between Japanese and English speaking businesspeople.

A handy Korean phrasebook and guide to the Korean language, Survival Korean contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around Korea

"This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Mandarin Chinese in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Mandarin or traveling to China or Taiwan, it also contains a beginner guide to the Mandarin language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Chinese than a typical Mandarin phrasebook or Chinese dictionary. The book is broken into four basic sections: Common Chinese Expressions and Key Words, Essential Chinese Communication Tools, Chinese Travel Vocabulary, and making your own sentences. All Chinese words and phrases are written in Romanized form (pinyin) as well phonetically, making pronouncing Chinese a breeze. For example, the word for "reservation", yuding is also written as yuu-deeng. Authentic Chinese characters are also included so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with."--Publisher's description