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by Kakuko Shoji (Author) "There are two basic types of sentences in Japanese, the "A is B" type and the "A does B" type ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd; New edition edition (1 Sep 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 4770028601
  • ISBN-13: 978-4770028600
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 13 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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An exploration of how the elements of basic Japanese are connected to ensure a continuous and smooth flow in spoken and written language. The text addresses all the problems inherent in Japanese syntax that cause students difficulty. Exercises and sample sentences in standard and romanized Japanese and English are included.


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Preface

The purpose of this book is to provide helpful information about Japanese expressions and usages that facilitate the flow of ideas and thought in written and spoken Japanese.

During my thirty-year teaching career, I have seen a great variety of mistakes, many of which were the result of cultural differences or differences in the way that second-language learners and native speakers of Japanese conceptualize language. The book attempts to help students become aware of these differences in conceptualization and to provide them with the linguistic tools to overcome these differences, thereby allowing their ideas to flow more naturally. The book focuses on those grammatical items, idiomatic expressions, and set phrases that have proven to be the most problematic to my students.

The patterns are presented with examples, and tips are provided throughout the text to highlight particularly important points. A few exercises are also included to allow students an opportunity to experiment with what they have learned.

Note that F refers to patterns that are predominantly feminine and M to those predominantly masculine.

I would like to thank the Center of Japanese Studies at the University of Hawai'i for the Japanese Studies Summer Grant (1994) which supported this project. I would also like to thank Greg Nishihara and Sarina Chugani for their hours of computer work and to express appreciation to family and friends for their encouragement and moral support. Very special thanks go to my teachers, Dr. Shiro Hattori and Prof. Fumiko Koide, and to my father, who gave me the opportunity to study and teach abroad and without whom none of this would have been possible. Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Michael Brase and Mr. Shigeyoshi Suzuki of Kodansha International, Ltd.; without their help, this publication would not have been possible.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every beginner should have it, 3 Nov 2005
Ever wondered what the differnece between '(re)ba' and 'tara' was?
How about 'kara' and 'node'?
'wa' and 'ga'?
This book explains all of these different points as well as providing lots of usefull information that you didn't even know you didn't know, like how to properly use the te form and when to use 'aida'.

Colourfull examples will also boost your vocabulary.

You really do not know what you were missing unitl you read this book, I cannot stress how much your japanese will improve.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book to get your facts straight with., 6 Jun 2007
By Vee "Vee" (Ipswich, U.K) - See all my reviews
A book for moderate-intermediate learners, although beginners can benefit also. But a knowledge of the Japanese language and the writing system would really help.

It has examples in kanji/kana then romanji and then in english ; so you learn some kana /kanji through the book. However, it is better for brushing up on your kanji/kana rather than a source for learning it.
It explains
* Different sentence types
* Sentence modifiers
* How to identify subjects, objects,modifiers or adverbials in a sentence * Also there are exercises and connection words listed throughout

A very well thought out book, highlighting problems people normally have with learning Japanese and how to read Japanese.
Also great for moderate learners to start reading paragraphs and sentences in Japanese and to work them out (with the translation included, if needed!)


A really good book to buy; i brought it above 3 others i wanted, and i am so glad i did!

I would say this : buy this book if you want to learn more about kanji, kana, how to word your sentences, learn more words and how to use them. You will not be disappointed!


Vanessa
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