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NTC's Dictionary of Japan's Cultural Code Words
Author Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher National Textbook Company
CategoryVocabulary
ISBNs0844283916 [COPAC, Webcatplus, Wikipedia]
0844283444 [COPAC, Webcatplus, Wikipedia]

Review by Charles Eicher

Not really a language book, but a book that uses language to illustrate the psychology of the japanese society. Each chapter discusses a single word (illustrated in kanji) and then discusses this topic at length. Even longtime Japan-watchers will find many fascinating and surprising insights into the culture of Japan.


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