B5 ・ 168pages

Learn Practical Keigo from the Basics with Manga and Multilingual Support

Many Japanese learners find keigo (polite language) difficult—especially at the beginner level.
But in daily life in Japan, keigo often becomes essential regardless of your Japanese level. Whether you're speaking to someone politely or being spoken to in keigo, it’s a skill worth learning early on.

This beginner-friendly textbook helps learners understand and use keigo through easy-to-follow manga and explanations in three languages (English, Chinese, Korean).

What’s Inside:

The book is divided into three parts:

1. Let’s Try Speaking!

Learn how to make polite requests, ask questions, and use other interactive expressions in keigo. The goal is to use these expressions actively.

2. Let’s Try Listening!

Train your ears to understand keigo as spoken by native Japanese speakers.

3. Types of Keigo

Get a clear overview of all keigo types, following the five-category classification by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs.

Each unit uses 4-panel manga to illustrate real-life situations and functions of keigo in a fun and visual way.

Practice Makes Perfect

Use the included audio CD and exercises to repeatedly listen, speak aloud, and reinforce your keigo understanding.
This book will help you feel more confident saying things like “I think I’ll try using keigo!” or “Now I can understand what Japanese people are saying!”

 Ideal for:

• Beginner learners of Japanese

• JLPT N5–N4 level

• Anyone living in Japan or preparing to work/study there