The Mystery of Japanese Vocabulary _ A Study Guide for Learning Japanese Words

Author: Ying Sheng
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Publish Date: 1989-01-01
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 simply 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 (sound and meaning readings), 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 this key is mastered, the essence of Japanese word formation is grasped, and the mysteries of Japanese vocabulary are unveiled.
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 introduction of Chinese language and characters from different regions of China through various historical periods and routes into Japan, the Japanese language underwent significant changes. The authors propose using the on'yomi and kun'yomi of Chinese characters as the basis for memorizing Japanese words, and this foundation is built upon this very premise. By reading this book and adopting the vocabulary memorization method it proposes, learning Japanese words will no longer be a difficult task. Mastering this method naturally allows one to grasp the patterns, become proficient, simplify complexity, and remember Japanese words in an efficient manner—like lighting a candle to illuminate a hundred others.