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title: "Dirty Japanese: Everyday Slang (Slang Language Books)"
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# Street-level Tokyo-Kyoto phrases 90% slang accuracy Includes raw & explicit terms Dirty Japanese: Everyday Slang (Slang Language Books)

**Price:** R465
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## Summary

> 🔥 Unlock Tokyo’s street slang and speak like a native — no boring textbooks allowed! 📚

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- **What is this?** Dirty Japanese: Everyday Slang (Slang Language Books)
- **How much does it cost?** R465 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Highly Rated & Trusted:** 4.7-star average from 669 reviews proves it’s a must-have for serious learners.
- • **Up-to-Date Slang Labels:** Clearly marks dated expressions so you stay current and avoid awkward moments.
- • **Cultural Context Included:** Gain deep insights into Japanese culture alongside slang for authentic conversations.
- • **Speak Like a Local Insider:** Master casual Japanese slang beyond textbooks and impress native speakers effortlessly.
- • **Perfect for Social Settings:** Ideal for clubs, street chats, and casual hangouts where formal Japanese won’t cut it.

## Overview

Dirty Japanese: Everyday Slang is a well-reviewed phrasebook that teaches modern, casual, and explicit Japanese slang used in everyday conversations across Tokyo and Kyoto. With 90% slang accuracy and cultural insights, it’s perfect for intermediate learners aiming to sound natural and confident in social settings. The book clearly flags dated slang, ensuring you stay relevant while navigating Japan’s vibrant street language.

## Description

Learn all the slang words and modern street phrases you never got to in Japanese class with this fun, super-handy English-Japanese phrasebook. Next time you’re traveling or just chattin’ in Japanese with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including: •Cool slang •Funny insults •Explicit terms •Raw swear words Dirty Japanese teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets from Tokyo to Kyoto from "What's up?" (Ossu?) to "I'm smashed," (Beron beron ni nattekita.)

Review: Amusing slang book. - First off, this book is about 90%~ accurate. In the sense that some of the material is dated, but that's expected with any slang book. Slang comes and goes. For the most part though, the author clearly labels some dated slang. The author also points out a lot of Japanese cultural background and other very useful information. I would say this is a very useful book since it does deepen your understanding of Japanese slang and culture. If you're wondering if a particular slang word / phrase is dated, simply ask a Japanese friend. Don't just flame the book. There's no slang book in the world that will be 100% accurate because slang is constantly changing. I'm sure you know a LOT of dated slang in your own language. While they may seem 'useless' they can be awesome for jokes.
Review: Very funny! - I would recommend this book to anyone who actually wants to go to Japan and be able to speak casually (as opposed to what is taught in college classes) to people at clubs, on the street, etc. Sometimes it's frustrating when you can't learn exactly what you *want* to say, especially if you're wanting to hit on that cute Japanese guy/chick in class and you want to impress them. Even if you're not going to use it, it is very interesting and funny to read. This is for people who already have some knowledge of the Japanese language. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who isn't familiar with Japanese sentence structure.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #454,439 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #31 in Slang & Idiom Reference Books #108 in Travel Language Phrasebooks (Books) #229 in Foreign Dictionaries & Thesauruses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 669 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amusing slang book.
*by K***E on November 25, 2012*

First off, this book is about 90%~ accurate. In the sense that some of the material is dated, but that's expected with any slang book. Slang comes and goes. For the most part though, the author clearly labels some dated slang. The author also points out a lot of Japanese cultural background and other very useful information. I would say this is a very useful book since it does deepen your understanding of Japanese slang and culture. If you're wondering if a particular slang word / phrase is dated, simply ask a Japanese friend. Don't just flame the book. There's no slang book in the world that will be 100% accurate because slang is constantly changing. I'm sure you know a LOT of dated slang in your own language. While they may seem 'useless' they can be awesome for jokes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very funny!
*by P***Y on April 5, 2008*

I would recommend this book to anyone who actually wants to go to Japan and be able to speak casually (as opposed to what is taught in college classes) to people at clubs, on the street, etc. Sometimes it's frustrating when you can't learn exactly what you *want* to say, especially if you're wanting to hit on that cute Japanese guy/chick in class and you want to impress them. Even if you're not going to use it, it is very interesting and funny to read. This is for people who already have some knowledge of the Japanese language. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who isn't familiar with Japanese sentence structure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great book!
*by M***Y on November 15, 2013*

I teach Japanese and one my student had this book. Usually, I don't like this kind of books since the content is out of dated or inaccurate (nobody says that!). But this book is pretty up-to-date and accurate! I recommend this book for my students and others who are interested in Japanese language! I myself learned some new terms/slangs from this book! For me, this book is also a great book for learning how to translate Japanese slangs in English! Also, this is a great inexpensive gift!

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