Japanese In Plain English

Next time someone asks if you speak Japanese, you can saySukoshi wakarimasu(Sue-koe-she wah-kahree-mahss).*WithJapanese in Plain English, you can speak Japanese in no time! Its easy-to-use pronunciation system and straightforward presentation of the basics of the language-with plenty of useful sentences-help you break the language barrier quickly and confidently. How? All the words and phrases in this book are written in Roman script--in plain English--in a form you can use immediately and in the right context. Instantly you'll know the basics of Japanese, from polite pleasantries to the latest technological jargon.Start on the right foot-and speak Japanese with ease:Good morning!Ohaiyo gozaimasu!(Oh-hie-yoe go-zie-mahss) Thank you very much!Domo arigato gozaimasu!(Doe-moe ah-ree-gah-toe go-zie-mahss) Let's go play golf.Gorufu wo yari ni ikimasho.(Go-rue-fuu oh yah-ree nee e-kee-mah-show) This really tastes good.Kore wa honto ni ii agi shite imasu.(Koe-ray wah hone-toe nee ee ah-jee ssh-tay e-mahss) I like you.Anata wo suki desu.(Ah-nah-tah oh ski dess) Please call a policeman.Omawarisan wo yonde kudasai.(Oh-mah-wah-ree-sahn oh yone-day kuu-dah-sie)*I understand a little.