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A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar by The Japan Times is the first installment in what many consider to be the most comprehensive resource for Japanese grammar available. It contains in-depth explanations in English and Japanese of approximately 200 grammatical concepts that make up the foundation of the Japanese language.

Organized alphabetically from ageru to zutsu, each grammar point is broken down step by step and includes abundant examples to illustrate context and usage. Detailed comparisons in the “Related Expressions” section differentiate from grammatical expressions that are often conflated incorrectly - so you can once and for all distinguish は from が.

The appendix contains surprisingly handy quick reference guides for hard-to-keep-straight grammar concepts, such as verbs/adjective conjugations, pairs of transitive and intransitive verbs, and counters to list a few.

Whether studying a textbook, taking a Japanese class, or reading your favorite manga, A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar is the ideal companion, covering virtually all essential grammar concepts you are likely to encounter.

We highly recommend A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar.

Also available for intermediate and advanced students :
A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar
A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar

About this volume

  • Original Title: 日本語基本文法辞典 A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar
  • Pages: 648
  • ISBN: 978-4789004541
  • Originally Published: March 20th, 1989
  • Current Edition Printing: May 2020 

Table of Contents

Characteristics of Japanese Grammar(日本語文法の特徴)
1. Word Order(語順)
2. Topic(主題)
3. Ellipsis(省略)
4. Personal Pronouns(人称代名詞)
5. Passive(受け身)
6. Politeness and Formality(敬語表現)
7. Sentence-final Particles(終助詞)
8. Sound Symbolisms--giseigo and gitaigo(擬声語・擬態語)
9. Viewpoint(視点)

Main Entries(本編)
 ageru ~ zutsu(あがる~ずつ)

Appendixes(巻末)
1. Basic Conjugations(動詞・形容詞の活用形)
2. Semantic Classification of Verbs(動詞の意味的な分類)
3. Pairs of Intransitive and Transitive Verbs(自他動詞ペアの種類)
4. Connection Forms of Important Expressions(主要な表現への接続形)
5. Ko-so-a-do(こそあど言葉)
6. Numerals and Counters(数の表現と助数詞)
7. Compound Words(複合語)
8. Improving Reading Skill by Identifying an 'Extended Sentential Unit'(拡大文節)

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A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar by The Japan Times is the first installment in what many consider to be the most comprehensive resource for Japanese grammar available. It contains in-depth explanations in English and Japanese of approximately 200 grammatical concepts that make up the foundation of the Japanese language.

Organized alphabetically from ageru to zutsu, each grammar point is broken down step by step and includes abundant examples to illustrate context and usage. Detailed comparisons in the “Related Expressions” section differentiate from grammatical expressions that are often conflated incorrectly - so you can once and for all distinguish は from が.

The appendix contains surprisingly handy quick reference guides for hard-to-keep-straight grammar concepts, such as verbs/adjective conjugations, pairs of transitive and intransitive verbs, and counters to list a few.

Whether studying a textbook, taking a Japanese class, or reading your favorite manga, A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar is the ideal companion, covering virtually all essential grammar concepts you are likely to encounter.

We highly recommend A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar.

Also available for intermediate and advanced students :
A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar
A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar

About this volume

  • Original Title: 日本語基本文法辞典 A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar
  • Pages: 648
  • ISBN: 978-4789004541
  • Originally Published: March 20th, 1989
  • Current Edition Printing: May 2020 

Table of Contents

Characteristics of Japanese Grammar(日本語文法の特徴)
1. Word Order(語順)
2. Topic(主題)
3. Ellipsis(省略)
4. Personal Pronouns(人称代名詞)
5. Passive(受け身)
6. Politeness and Formality(敬語表現)
7. Sentence-final Particles(終助詞)
8. Sound Symbolisms--giseigo and gitaigo(擬声語・擬態語)
9. Viewpoint(視点)

Main Entries(本編)
 ageru ~ zutsu(あがる~ずつ)

Appendixes(巻末)
1. Basic Conjugations(動詞・形容詞の活用形)
2. Semantic Classification of Verbs(動詞の意味的な分類)
3. Pairs of Intransitive and Transitive Verbs(自他動詞ペアの種類)
4. Connection Forms of Important Expressions(主要な表現への接続形)
5. Ko-so-a-do(こそあど言葉)
6. Numerals and Counters(数の表現と助数詞)
7. Compound Words(複合語)
8. Improving Reading Skill by Identifying an 'Extended Sentential Unit'(拡大文節)

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