This is the Translation and Grammar Notes to be used with Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Honsatsu (Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Second Edition - Main Text). Each chapter has the following sections: Vocabulary; Translation of the Sentence Patterns, Example Sentences and Conversation; and Grammar Explanation.

At the beginning of the book, there is an explanation of the characteristics of the Japanese language, Japanese characters, and Japanese pronunciation, as well as a translation of commonly used words and expressions in class.

Structure of each lesson:
1. Translation of the vocabulary used in the lesson in the Main Text (new words, conversational language, and expressions)
2. Translation of sentence patterns, example sentences, and conversations in the Main Text
3. Reference vocabulary useful for studying the lesson and information on Japan and Japanese culture
4. Grammar explanation of sentence patterns and expressions studied in the lesson

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