The Complete Japanese Syntax, Vol. I: Aspects and Surroundings

This is the first book of three very advanced-level academic materials that dive deep into the syntax of the Japanese language within the framework of generative grammar. 

This first volume provides an overview and analysis of the “data” of syntactic constructions, mainly those involving lexical aspects. 

Some of the chapters include some English grammatical examples for reference, but on the whole, you will require a very advanced-level reading comprehension ability to understand the contents of this book.

Following an introduction, this first volume focuses mainly on verbs, and in particular discusses Okuda and Kubo’s verb classification types.

There is a supplementary section at the end of the book to help readers get a fuller understanding of the main essays presented across the 10 chapters.

A book intended for Japanese linguistic students and enthusiasts at a very high level. If that is what you are looking for, then look no further.

Structure:
 
-  10 chapters plus supplementary reading

Recommended for you if:
 
-   You are of an advanced Japanese level

-   You are interested in linguistics

-   You teach a Japanese linguistics class

 
About this volume:
 
Original Title: 日本語構文大全　第I巻　アスペクトとその周辺

Pages: 288

ISBN: 978-4-87424-903-1

Book Size: A5

Languages: Japanese

Publication Date: May 26, 2022

Also in the series:

The Complete Japanese Syntax, Vol. II: Grammar from a Presentational Perspective

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