A Reference Grammar of Japanese
A Reference Grammar of Japanese

Author: Samuel Elmo Martin

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 1286

ISBN-13: 9780824828189

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This title explains the use of Japanese words such as wa, ga and mo looking at the rules and meanings of words in their literary forms.

Modern Japanese Grammar
Modern Japanese Grammar

Author: M. Endo Hudson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-03-16

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 1135151385

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First published in 2013. As with its series counterparts, this is an innovative reference guide to the Japanese language, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. In its two-part structure, Part A covers traditional grammatical categories, such as structural features of the language and the behaviour of parts of speech. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points are richly illustrated with examples written in a combination of hiragana, katakana and kanji, alongside romanizations and sentence meanings in English.Part B is organised around language functions such as expressing likes and dislikes, giving and seeking information, making decisions and apologising. This function-based presentation is an invaluable guide to the situationally-appropriate use of Japanese for learners at all levels. The two parts of the Grammar are closely linked by extensive cross-references, providing a grammatical and a functional perspective on many patterns in the language. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Japanese at all levels, from novice to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided.

A Simplified Grammar of the Japanese Language
A Simplified Grammar of the Japanese Language

Author: Basil Hall Chamberlain

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-12-22

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780484456715

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Excerpt from A Simplified Grammar of the Japanese Language: Modern Written Style I. The semi-classical Style, distinguished by its preference for old native words and grammatical forms. The standard translation of the New Testament is in this style. II. The semi-colloquial Style, into which the lower class newspaper writers occasionally fall. Its phraseology savours largely, and its grammar slightly, of the peculiarities of the modern colloquial dialect. III. The Chinese Style, or sinico-japanese, which is replete with Chinese words and idioms. It is founded on the literal translations of the Chinese classics, which were formerly the text-boo'ks in every school. This style is the ordinary vehicle of contemporary literature. IV. The Epistolary Style. Almost exclusively Chinese in phraseology, this style has grammatical peculiarities which are so marked as to necessitate treatment in a separate chapter. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.