Japanese Linguistics in Use An Introduction for Language Learners Toshiko Yamaguchi

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yamaguchi, Dr. Toshiko, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Japanese language--Spoken Japanese.

Japanese language.

Japanese language--Textbooks for foreign speakers--English.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

2rd ed.

Distribution:

London Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) 2025

Place of Publication:

London Bloomsbury Academic 2025

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

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

Notes:

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

Other Format:

Print version Japanese Linguistics in Use

ISBN:

1350290629

1350290637

9781350290624

9781350290631

OCLC:

1559692659