The Japanese Language
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Japanese Language
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Author : Haruhiko Kindaichi
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2011-12-20
Japanese Language written by Haruhiko Kindaichi and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-20 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This is a book about the structure, history and evolution of the Japanese language. The Japanese Language is a classic study of one of the world's most widely used but least understood languages. Emphasizing the richness and complexity of Japanese as well as its limitations, this fine book provides a lively discussion about the uniqueness of the Japanese language. The relationship of Japanese to other languages is not well understood even by native speakers, and Professor Kindaichi sets out to define it. He concludes that Japanese is indeed only remotely related to other world languages although it shares many features in common with the languages of mainland Asia. Japanese shares with those languages a rich and detailed vocabulary for natural phenomena and an unusually complex and accurate way of expressing social relationships. Moreover, its capability to absorb innovations from abroad easily matches or exceeds that of English or German. The author, after briefly discussing the unique isolation of the Japanese language, moves on to consider the varieties of ordinary speech—dialects, jargon, sex—and role-based distinctions, and the difference between informal, formal, and literary language. He then examines the structure of Japanese pronunciations, its rhythm, and accent. The longest section of the book is devoted to the variety of the vocabulary, what can and cannot be said in Japanese. Readers who are just beginning their own study of Japanese will find this section especially fascinating, for each point is backed by examples from literature and everyday speech. Kindaichi also investigates the so-called vagueness of Japanese and traces it to its source–the unusual sentence order. This book includes: The highly debated origins of the Japanese language. Dialects, jargon, sex and role-based distinctions. Differences between informal, formal, and literary language. Structure, rhythm, and accent of pronunciation. What can and cannot be said in Japanese.
A History Of The Japanese Language
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Author : Bjarke Frellesvig
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2010-07-29
A History Of The Japanese Language written by Bjarke Frellesvig and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-29 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Bjarke Frellesvig describes the development of the Japanese language from its recorded beginnings until the present day as reflected by the written sources and historical record. Beginning with a description of the oldest attested stage of the language, Old Japanese (approximately the eighth century AD), and then tracing the changes which occurred through the Early Middle Japanese (800–1200), Late Middle Japanese (1200–1600) and the Modern Japanese (1600–onwards) periods, a complete internal history of the language is examined and discussed. This account provides a comprehensive study of how the Japanese language has developed and adapted, providing a much needed resource for scholars. A History of the Japanese Language is invaluable to all those interested in the Japanese language and also students of language change generally.
The Languages Of Japan
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Author : Masayoshi Shibatani
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1990-05-03
The Languages Of Japan written by Masayoshi Shibatani and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-05-03 with Foreign Language Study categories.
A survey of the two main indigenous languages of Japan includes the most comprehensive study of the polysynthetic Ainu language yet to appear in English as well as a comprehensive analysis of Japanese linguistics.
Japanese Language In Use
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Author : Toshiko Yamaguchi
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2007-10-13
Japanese Language In Use written by Toshiko Yamaguchi and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Introduces pragmatics, discourse, language, and culture in the Japanese context. It covers: Language in context; Japanese in conversation; Honorifics and politeness; Language and gender; and Young people's language.
The Social Life Of The Japanese Language
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Author : Shigeko Okamoto
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2016-08-04
The Social Life Of The Japanese Language written by Shigeko Okamoto and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-04 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This book focuses on the historical construction of language norms and its relationship to actual language use in contemporary Japan.
The Origin Of The Japanese Language
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Author : Susumu Ōno
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
The Origin Of The Japanese Language written by Susumu Ōno and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Grammar, Comparative and general categories.
English In Japanese Language And Culture
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Author : Kai Hilpisch
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2009
English In Japanese Language And Culture written by Kai Hilpisch and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with English language categories.
Bachelor Thesis from the year 2009 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1.0, University of Siegen (Fachbereich 3 - Sprach-, Literatur- und Medienwissenschaften), language: English, abstract: Looking for the origin of the innumerable loanwords in the Japanese language, this thesis gives an overview on how English influenced Japanese language and culture throughout history and today. Beginning with a historical overview starting from early language contact, the role of English and other languages in the Japanese culture is observed: in pre-WWII times as well as during and after the war, until today. An analysis of the current status of English in Japan follows, covering the fields ESL, business and the media. The last part focuses on the loanwords themselves, how they function, and what reasons for using loans excessively the Japanese might have, making a connection to wa-sei eigo, the so-called English-made-in-Japan.
The Japanese Language
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Author : Roy Andrew Miller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
The Japanese Language written by Roy Andrew Miller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with categories.
The Japanese Language
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Author : Anthony Edgar Backhouse
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1993
The Japanese Language written by Anthony Edgar Backhouse and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Education categories.
The Japanese Language: An Introduction is a book that offers a systematic overview of Japanese from the perspective of the English-speaking learner.
Writing Japanese Hiragana
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Author : Jim Gleeson
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2015-07-07
Writing Japanese Hiragana written by Jim Gleeson and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-07 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Put simply, practice is the most effective method of mastering written Japanese. The large, open format of Writing Japanese Hiragana invites the student to pick up a pencil and get started! Two phonetic syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, and a set of kanji characters based on Chinese ideographs are what comprises written Japanese. This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively. Each character is introduced with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples which enhance character recognition. Extensive writing space allows for maximum practice to facilitate memorization and ensure proper character formation. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorization in a fun way. Writing Japanese Hiragana is an easy-to-use and practical workbook tailored to the specific needs of young students of the Japanese language. Beginning students of all ages will delight in its fresh presentation.