Essential Japanese Grammar: A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Usage: Learn Japanese Grammar and Vocabulary Quickly and Effectively Original ed.

In this enlarged and enhanced revision of the Handbook of Japanese Grammar (1994), Tanimori (Japanese education, Tottori U., Japan) and Sato (Japanese and Japanese linguistics, State U. of New York at Stony Brook) offer a reference for students of Japanese at all levels that explains how Japanese grammar works, including parts of speech, sentence word order, verb conjugations, speech styles, and accentuation rules. The guide lists essential words and functional elements for communication (both spoken and written) in alphabetical order and includes example sentences (with Japanese characters, romaji, and the English translation), a brief English glossary, and word lists for selected categories, as well as informal words, different speaking styles, and slang. Prior knowledge of grammar is not required. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable reference for students of Japanese at all levels, as well as anyone seeking to brush up on the language. Providing clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offering hundreds of example sentences, it is an essential handbook for self-study or for the classroom and should be a valued resource for years to come.
Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable reference for students of Japanese at all levels, as well as anyone seeking to brush up on the language. Providing clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offering hundreds of example sentences, it is an essential handbook for self-study or for the classroom and should be a valued resource for years to come.