{"product_id":"japanese-a-comprehensive-grammar-9780415687379","title":"Japanese A Comprehensive Grammar","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapanese: A Comprehensive Grammar\u003c\/em\u003e is a complete reference guide to modern Japanese grammar. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible and systematic, it explores the complexities of the language thoroughly, filling many gaps left by other textbooks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear grammar points are put in context using examples from a range of Japanese media. The emphasis is firmly on contemporary Japanese as spoken and written by native speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features of the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ecoverage of colloquial and standard Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eextensive cross-referencing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edetailed index of Japanese and English terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eup-to-date real examples of current usage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egreater emphasis on structures that learners find particularly confusing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eglossary of linguistic terms.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by experts in their fields, \u003cem\u003eJapanese: A Comprehensive Grammar\u003c\/em\u003e will prove a lasting and reliable resource for all learners of Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The approach taken in this book is data-driven, and the breadth of the structure patterns found in the data is quite remarkable. Moreover, as mentioned in the preface, the data revealed some gaps between the pedagogical or prescriptive grammar and the actual use of the language ... There is no doubt that the authenticity and the richness of the examples make this book a fine addition to the existing list of books on Japanese grammar.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003e Linguist List, September 2001\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'... this reference grammar comes into its own as an extremely valuable and usable source of information, complementing many textbooks, and filling the gaps which they unavoidably leave.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003e Forum for Modern Language\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapanese: a comprehensive grammar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e will certainly be appearing on my new reading lists.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eRoyal Asiatic Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Nouns 2. Case Particles 3. Phrasal Particles 4. Numbers and Counters 5. Demonstrative\/Interrogative Words and Pronouns 6. Adjectives 7. Verbs, Valency, Copula and Sentence Types 8. Tense and Aspect Endings 9. Modal Endings 10. Adverbs 11. Adverbial Particles 12. Passive Sentences 13. Causative and Causative Passive Sentences 14. Potential and Spontaneous Sentences 15. Performative Sentences 16 Honorific and Humble Forms (Subject- and Object-Honorifics) 17. Negation and Negative Sentences 18. Questions 19. Sentence-Final Particles 20. Imperative Sentences, Commands and Requests 21. Quotation: \u003cb\u003eto, to iu, tte\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eni yoru to \u003c\/b\u003e22. Nominalizations 23. Conjoining 24. Conjunctions 25. Conjunctive Forms 26. Conjunctive Particles 27. Abbreviations: Truncation and Ellipsis 28. Stylistic Effects and Point of View\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018183180631,"sku":"9780415687379","price":83.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415687379.jpg?v=1750775930","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/japanese-a-comprehensive-grammar-9780415687379","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}