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  • Japanese Linguistics in Use: An Introduction for Language Learners

    Japanese Linguistics in Use by Yamaguchi, Toshiko;

    An Introduction for Language Learners

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    Product details:

    • Edition number 2
    • Publisher Bloomsbury Academic
    • Date of Publication 7 August 2025
    • Number of Volumes Hardback

    • ISBN 9781350290600
    • Binding Hardback
    • No. of pages pages
    • Size 234x156 mm
    • Language English
    • Illustrations 100 b&w
    • 700

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    Short description:

    Advances knowledge of the Japanese language by combining linguistic notions with an extensive range of real-world examples of texts and materials that students might encounter in contemporary Japan.

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    Long description:

    Introducing readers to all key areas of Japanese linguistics, this book brings the theory to life through a range of real-world examples of texts and materials that students might encounter in contemporary Japan.
    Throughout, the author introduces readers to linguistic notions, supporting them to further their understanding of the forms and functions of the language as well as increasing familiarity with social and cultural aspects via examples from manga, newspapers, food packaging, light novels and more.

    Combining and building on the very best of Japanese Linguistics and Japanese Language in Use, this book covers:

    ? Writing systems
    ? Vocabulary strata
    ? Word and sentence structures and meanings
    ? Figurative language
    ? Language and culture
    ? Speech and thought.

    It also contains a wealth of new examples not explored in the previous volumes, texts translated from English to Japanese and additional resources including a companion website hosting translations, quizzes and commentaries to the book's activities.

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    Table of Contents:

    List of Figures
    List of Tables
    Preface
    How to Use this Book
    Acknowledgements
    List of Abbreviations

    1. What Made Modern Japan?
    2. Sound Structure
    3. Word Classes
    4. Vocabulary
    5. Writing System
    6. Word Structure
    7. Word Meaning
    8. Sentence Structure 1: The Basics
    9. Sentence Structure 2: Verb Types
    10. Pragmatics 1: Explicit Message
    11. Pragmatics 2: Implicit Message
    12. Discourse 1: Linguistic Devices
    13. Discourse 2: Communicative Devices
    14. Language and Culture 1: Gender and In/-Out Groups
    15. Language and Culture 2: Politeness, Honorifics, Young People and Roles in Language
    16. Speech, Thought, Translator
    References
    English Index
    Japanese index

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