The perfect guide to speaking real Japanese Beyond Polite Japanese offers more than 500 words & phrases for those who want to take a step beyond Japanese textbooks & speak like a native without spending decades in the country. Many of the entries cover traditional slang while other entries take up more contemporary usage. Slang-forming prefixes & suffixes are also presented as well as phrases that are commonly slurred proving elusive to the foreign ear. Literal meanings notes on usage & etymology are included for greater understanding. Outgrowing polite Japanese is not easy but with the help of Beyond Polite Japanese it can be attained. The helpful guide is also a welcome break from the standard fare found in Japanese textbooks.