Using Japanese: A Guide to Contemporary Usage

by William McClure

Overview

This is a guide to Japanese usage for students who have acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar that cause the most difficulty to English speakers. Careful consideration is given throughout to questions of style, register, and politeness, and there are sections on social rituals such as greetings, introductions and apologies. Clear, readable and easy to consult, with two indexes (Japanese and English), this is an essential reference for learners seeking access to the finer nuances of the Japanese language.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521646147
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	11/09/2000
Edition description:	Bilingual
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.75(d)

Table of Contents

1. Register and politeness; 2. Words; 3. Grammar and verbal strategies; 4. Language and everyday life; Japanese index; English index; References.

Editorial Reviews

"...the reader will find in UJ [Using Japanese] much useful advice for enriching his or her expressive potential in Japanese, as well as many passages of delightful reading on Japanese language and society." Journal of Japanese Studies

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