Yokai Sensei: 72 Japanese Words Taught by Japan's Folklore Spirits | Japanese Learning eBook
Yokai Sensei: 72 Japanese Words Taught by Japan's Folklore Spirits | Japanese Learning eBook
"Meet eight yokai. Learn 72 words from them."
56 pages · 72 Japanese words · A picture word book with quizzes
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Your first Japanese words, from Japan's strangest teachers.
Yokai are the creatures and spirits of Japanese folklore — some scary, some silly, many both. In Yokai Sensei, eight of them become your teachers, and each one teaches the words that fit its story.
The kappa loves cucumbers and lives in the river, so it teaches food and drink. The tengu lives in the mountains, so it teaches nature and getting around. By the end, you know 72 everyday words — and a little folklore that most visitors never hear.
Meet your eight sensei
- Kappa, the river imp: food & drink
- Tengu, the mountain spirit: nature & getting around
- Nekomata, the cat with a split tail: animals & colors
- Rokurokubi, the long-necked beauty: body & everyday verbs
- Kitsune, the shape-shifting fox: town & shops
- Tanuki, the jolly shape-shifter: family & people
- Karakasa, the one-eyed umbrella: home & things
- Oni, the ogre of Setsubun: numbers, money & time
How it works
- Who is this yokai? A short folklore profile, and why it teaches its words
- Picture pages: nine words per yokai, each with a picture, the word in Japanese, romaji, and English
- Cover and say it: hide the words and name each picture
- Quizzes: a quiz after every yokai, plus a mixed review at the end
This book is for you if —
You are curious about Japanese folklore, anime, or games, and want to start learning Japanese.
You remember things better with pictures and stories.
You are looking for a fun gift for someone who loves Japan.
Q1. Do I need to read Japanese?
No. Every word comes with romaji (Japanese written in the Latin alphabet) and English.
Q2. Are the yokai from an anime or game?
No. The drawings are original and come from no game, show, or comic. The yokai themselves come from traditional Japanese folklore, and their stories vary by region.
Q3. What format is the eBook in?
A PDF. After purchase, you will receive an email with a download link. It works on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows PC, and any device with a PDF reader.
Language: English explanations, Japanese with romaji
Format: Digital eBook (PDF), 56 pages
Publisher: EN Logical Japanese Research Group, EN Logical Inc., Kyoto
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