Detailed Explanation of Japanese Grammar Dictionary - (Revised Edition)

Author: Shenchanghai
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This dictionary is compiled based on the principle of popularization and improvement, combining theory with practice. Therefore, it can serve as both a learning reference for general readers and a theoretical toolbook for researchers. This dictionary has the following characteristics:
1. It is a comprehensive and detailed dictionary that provides in-depth discussions on various theoretical issues and grammatical phenomena in Japanese. The explanations of entries are thorough, and the example sentences are abundant. Especially, functional vocabulary is discussed item by item, allowing readers to obtain relatively complete and systematic grammatical knowledge.
2. The dictionary includes over 1,400 entries, covering both grammatical theory terms and practical grammar words. It emphasizes theoretical elaboration while also providing usage explanations, achieving a balance between positive discussions and analysis of erroneous sentences, as well as comparisons of synonymous terms, thereby unifying academic rigor and practicality.
3. The dictionary is primarily based on authoritative Japanese grammars such as Hashimoto Grammar, Yamada Grammar, Tokida Grammar, and Teaching Grammar. However, the content is not limited to a single perspective but objectively introduces various viewpoints, allowing readers to compare and choose.
4. The dictionary extensively incorporates recent achievements in Japanese language research and teaching from domestic and international academic circles, aiming to make the content more comprehensive and up-to-date. Additionally, many entries are derived from real-life language materials, giving the dictionary a descriptive nature. Unrecognized or yet-to-be-summarized patterns of language are also included to adapt to the development of language and linguistic research.
5. The dictionary provides multiple retrieval methods, including a classified index, a term index, and a word index. Through the classified index, readers can understand the entire knowledge system of the dictionary. The term index and word index offer extensive information on grammatical terms and words that have not yet been lexicalized.