Japanese Linguistics in Use

Introducing readers to all key areas of Japanese linguistics, this book brings the theory to life through a range of real-world examples of texts and materials that students might encounter in contemporary Japan. Throughout, the author introduces readers to linguistic notions, supporting them to further their understanding of the forms and functions of the language as well as increasing familiarity with social and cultural aspects via examples from films, anime, newspapers, food packaging and more. Combining and building on the very best of Japanese Linguistics and Japanese Language in Use , this book covers: Writing systems Japanese vocabulary Word and sentence structures and meanings Figurative language Language and culture Speech and thought. It also contains a wealth of new examples not explored in the previous volumes, texts translated from English to Japanese to demonstrate how translators can interpret language differently, and a variety of additional resources, including quizzes and exercises, a glossary, and a companion website hosting even more real-world examples to explore.

Auteur

Toshiko Yamaguchi was previously an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore, Singapore, and an Associate Professor at the University of Malaya, Malaysia.

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Advances knowledge of the Japanese language by combining linguistic notions with an extensive range of real-world examples of texts and materials that students might encounter in contemporary Japan.

Contenu

List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
How to Use this Book
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations

1. What Made Modern Japan?
2. Sound Structure
3. Word Classes
4. Vocabulary
5. Writing System
6. Word Structure
7. Word Meaning
8. Sentence Structure 1: The Basics
9. Sentence Structure 2: Verb Types
10. Pragmatics 1: Direct Message
11. Pragmatics 2: Indirect Message
12. Discourse 1: Linguistic Devices
13. Discourse 2: Communicative Devices
14. Language and Culture 1: Gender and In/-Out Groups
15. Language and Culture 2: Politeness, Honorifics, Young People and Roles in Language
16. Speech, Thought, Translator
    References
    English Index
    Japanese index