The Mysteries of Japanese Vocabulary

Author: Ying Sheng
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Every learner of Japanese finds it difficult to master and memorize vocabulary. They feel that the structure of Japanese words is complex and lacks a discernible pattern. It is true that the structure of Japanese words is complex, difficult to master, and hard to remember, but it is not entirely without a pattern—it is just that people have not yet discovered it. This book reveals the mysteries of Japanese vocabulary and finds the scientific method to remember Japanese words. This method is based on the principles of on'yomi and kun'yomi, using Chinese characters to guide the learning of words, thereby systematically and scientifically memorizing Japanese vocabulary. No matter how complex or diverse the structure of Japanese words may be, they ultimately fall under the categories of on'yomi and kun'yomi of Chinese characters. This is the key to Japanese word formation. Once you grasp this key, you will have mastered the essence of Japanese word formation, thereby uncovering the mysteries of Japanese vocabulary.
Every language has its own unique characteristics. The features of Japanese word formation are closely tied to the historical development of the language. Due to the transmission of Chinese language and characters from different regions of China to Japan through various paths during different historical periods in ancient times, Japanese underwent significant changes. The authors propose that remembering Japanese words should be based on the on'yomi and kun'yomi of Chinese characters, and the foundation of this method is built upon this understanding. By reading this book and adopting the vocabulary memorization method it proposes, remembering Japanese words will no longer be a difficult task. Learning this method naturally allows you to grasp the patterns, making the process effortless and simplifying complexity. It enables you to remember Japanese words in a systematic way—like one leading to ten, and ten leading to a hundred.