Enter Japan: Insight into Japanese Language and Culture: Insight into Japanese Language and Culture

Author: Jin Weiwei
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to numerous unique vocabulary phenomena in Japanese culture. For example, in "Nature and Japanese," 39 different words for "rain" are presented, a quantity that can rival the Eskimo words for "snow." The Japanese people's affinity for and love of nature have also given rise to unique "seasonal words" () in the Japanese language. These words, which evoke endless associations with the changing seasons, reflect the distinctive mindset of this island nation. The book also generously presents many words that are not easily found in dictionaries, such as slang, idioms, curse words, and new slang, all of which are covered in dedicated chapters, offering readers substantial benefits.