This newest guide from Sanseido compiles everything about Japanese linguistics in a single book. Students learning Japanese who want to go beyond just memorizing vocabulary and grammar will find this resource to be an enlightening look into every single detail of how and why Japanese works. Learn about fascinating concepts such as pidgin, regional dialects, and polite speech. Knowing the hidden aspects of the language will turn you from being a Japanese speaker to someone who can truly master the language. Even experienced Japanese learners and those fluent in the language are sure to learn something new.

Every linguistic idea is laid out in a brief article, similar to the one you would find in a newspaper. The length can range from half a page, for case particles, for example, to multiple for advanced concepts such as conjunctive adverbs and kana orthography. Subheaders break down articles into more manageable bits, making specific points easy to reference. Academic text citations accompany each article allowing those who want to dig in to learn more. Intuitive Japanese and English indexes help readers quickly access specific information, so readers don’t waste time flipping through pages. This dictionary is the key to unlocking the secrets of Japanese linguistics.

Structure

More than 200 concepts of Japanese linguistics laid out in a format similar to a newspaper. Each linguistic aspect is written in kanji, hiragana, and English, along with the part of speech.
Charts, graphs, and other visual material supplement concepts such as phonology and dialects.
English and Japanese index for quick access to specific grammar and linguistic points.

Recommended for you if:

You are studying Japanese linguistics and need a reference guide.
You wish to improve your reading skills via advanced texts.
You study Japanese but want to know the finer aspects of the language not taught in class.

About this volume:

Original Title: 明解日本語学辞典

Pages: 183

Publishing Date: August 6, 2020

ISBN: 978-4385135809

Languages: Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji)

Japanese Dictionaries

The Sanseido Dictionary of Japanese Linguistics