Familiar phrases

Author: Li Danming
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This series breaks down the various aspects of Japanese grammar into smaller, manageable units and is categorized according to word types and the needs of learning Japanese. Readers can choose what they need based on their own circumstances. The series is divided into 14 volumes, including Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Particles, Auxiliary Verbs, Conjunctions, Compound Words, Honorific Language, Japanese Expressions, Practical Writing, Japanese-Chinese Translation Classroom, Audio Guidance, and Idiomatic Phrases. Each volume is designed with sections for Explanations, Exercises, Answers, and References, aiming for concise and easy-to-understand explanations; rich examples and diverse exercises make the content clear at a glance. Although this series is primarily intended for students at the university sophomore level or above, it will also be highly beneficial for self-learners.
Idiomatic phrases in China are generally referred to as "colloquialisms," which are more structured than ordinary phrases (a connected set of words expressing a complete idea) but not as fixed as proverbs, idioms, or sayings that represent historical or social value systems. They are a type of fixed expression. In Japanese, the word "sentence" () corresponds to "phrase" or "phrase" in Chinese, such as the Japanese "," which translates to "" in Chinese. Therefore, strictly speaking, the Japanese term "" (idiomatic phrase) should be translated as "colloquialism" or "idiomatic phrase." However, since the concept and connotation of Japanese idiomatic phrases are not entirely equivalent to Chinese colloquialisms, and the term "idiomatic phrase" is already commonly used among Japanese learners, this book follows the conventional usage and retains the term "idiomatic phrase." Chinese also has similar expressions, referred to as "colloquialisms."