Japanese Elementary Grammar

Author: Liu Wenzhao, Kaiharu Hamano / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Although this series is divided into "Beginner," "Intermediate," and "Advanced" volumes, no one can precisely define the criteria for determining the "beginner," "intermediate," or "advanced" levels. Precisely because of this, the editors put considerable thought into the selection of content. Based on references to over ten influential textbooks from both domestic and international sources, combined with more than a decade of teaching experience, and incorporating feedback from the authors' former mentors during their time studying at Waseda University, the initial outlines for each volume were established. However, whether these truly meet the preferences of Japanese learners can only be tested by practice.
One of the major challenges in learning Japanese is grammar. Japanese grammar is highly complex, with the usage of particles and auxiliary verbs being particularly intricate. Yet, if one attempts to memorize and distinguish all of them, it appears to be an enormous task. Moreover, Japanese grammar conventions, word order, and other aspects differ significantly from Chinese. This book, tailored to the level of beginner Japanese learners, systematically organizes the usage methods and techniques of particles and auxiliary verbs, as well as common Japanese expressions. It also considers the difficulty of vocabulary and example sentences involved. In addition to providing phonetic annotations for most challenging words, the book primarily employs simple and easily understandable terms and sentences. At the same time, it also holds some reference value for learners with slightly advanced beginner skills.