<p><b>Next time someone asks if you speak Japanese, you can say <i>Sukoshi wakarimasu</i> (Sue-koe-she wah-kahree-mahss).*</b></p><p>With <i>Japanese in Plain English</i>, 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.</p><p>Start on the right foot-and speak Japanese with ease:</p><p><b>Good morning!</b> <i>Ohaiyo gozaimasu!</i> (Oh-hie-yoe go-zie-mahss)<br><b>Thank you very much!</b> <i>Domo arigato gozaimasu!</i> (Doe-moe ah-ree-gah-toe go-zie-mahss)<br><b>Let's go play golf.</b> <i>Gorufu wo yari ni ikimasho.</i> (Go-rue-fuu oh yah-ree nee e-kee-mah-show)<br><b>This really tastes good.</b> <i>Kore wa honto ni ii agi shite imasu.</i> (Koe-ray wah hone-toe nee ee ah-jee ssh-tay e-mahss)<br><b>I like you.</b> <i>Anata wo suki desu.</i> (Ah-nah-tah oh ski dess)<br><b>Please call a policeman.</b> <i>Omawarisan wo yonde kudasai.</i> (Oh-mah-wah-ree-sahn oh yone-day kuu-dah-sie)</p><p><b>*I understand a little.</b></p>