Modern Japanese Adverb Dictionary

Author: Hidenori Toda
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Publishing Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The dictionary includes 1,041 entries, with detailed descriptions of the meaning, usage, and other aspects of each adverb. It provides numerous example sentences that are highly practical, analyzing the specific usage and meaning of adverbs to help readers better understand, master, and apply them. Additionally, it offers significant insights into the thinking patterns of Japanese people.
The methodology for compiling this dictionary involves first collecting a large number of appropriate example sentences, then analyzing them in detail to determine the conditions under which they hold true and the usage of each entry. When providing definitions and explanations, to ensure rigor and accuracy, we adopt a holistic definition approach, avoiding the practice of defining terms with synonyms.
At the same time, to help Japanese learners understand the language as accurately as possible, we minimize the use of specialized terminology and words with strong emotional or tonal connotations (specifically referring to native Japanese adjectives and adverbs). Instead, we rely on directly translatable, objective language for our explanations.
The author sincerely hopes that this dictionary will serve as a stepping stone for the study of Japanese modifiers and contribute to foreigners' understanding of Japanese thinking patterns. Ultimately, it aims to facilitate smooth language communication and international exchanges.