Basic Japanese Grammar Explained

Author: (Japanese) Shun'ei Matsukane, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-03-13
Features: This book can be divided into two parts. Part I is the Basic Section, which primarily explains fundamental issues related to grammar, such as parts of speech and conjugation. Part II further discusses specific grammatical phenomena. Additionally, the term "beginner level" in this book refers to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) levels 3 and 4, thus covering all the grammar content listed in the [JLPT Test Specifications] for levels 3 and 4. It also includes some content related to the JLPT level 2 exam. Each chapter generally consists of an Introduction and an Explanation. The Introduction is usually placed before each chapter, and reading it provides an overview of the entire chapter. The Explanation section is further divided into three levels: Basic Explanation, In-depth Explanation, and Research Guidance. The grammar information intended for daily teaching is primarily included in the Basic and In-depth Explanation sections. In the Basic Explanation section, based on learners' questions and learning interests, additional useful learning information is provided (though some grammar points may not have an In-depth Explanation section). Substitutes for similar expressions are also explained in this section. Additionally, some chapters include a summary at the end to reposition the content covered in the chapter. The Research Guidance section primarily provides theoretical positioning information for the grammar points discussed in the chapter. This section is independent of the Basic and In-depth Explanation sections. If you want to know "why" a certain grammatical phenomenon is the way it is in this chapter, or if you want to explore the research achievements in Japanese language studies related to this topic, you can refer to this section.