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"Wicked Japanese" is part travel phrase book and part humor--it's definitely not a serious study of the Japanese language, and yes, it is full of stereotypes. But Howard Tomb's take on Japanese society is often hilarious! The book is especially funny for those foreigners who have lived or stayed in Japan for an extended period of time, although that is not a prerequisite to understand the humor of this book. The book is divided into different situations with explanations and a number of phrases for each. The phrases start out innocently enough, but get progressively outlandish and funny. For example, you can learn how to compliment someone on how wonderful their Hello Kitty themed living room is! Fans of anime or manga might recognize some of the insults in the section "For women only" that you can learn to yell at perverts who bother you on trains. All in all, this is a funny addition to any collector of Japanese humor, or for those learning the language and culture.The book itself is used but still in good condition. ^__^