A Handbook of Japanese Grammar Patterns for Learners and Teachers
This hefty, bestselling handbook contains 3,000 unique grammar patterns including all of those found in the test content specifications for Levels 1 and 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. And with additional grammar patterns compiled from Japanese novels, magazines, movie scripts, and more, this comprehensive handbook covers a variety of grammar patterns that intermediate-level Japanese language learners and above often find challenging. The grammar patterns here are presented in clear and concise Japanese using illustrative examples and common-use kanji. Examples of incorrect usage are also provided, plus three separate indexes to facilitate fast searching of Japanese words and expressions: a Japanese phonetic syllabary index, a reverse order index, and an index of meaning and function groups. Although this handbook was designed with advanced Japanese language learners in mind, students of all levels will find useful grammar patterns that can be applied to JLPT test preparations. Structure This handbook contains: Nearly 3,000 grammar patterns to include those found in the JLPT N2-N1, compiled from an array of Japanese sources and media formats Examples of incorrect usage when appropriate, in order to highlight common mistakes that Japanese students should avoid Detailed information pertaining to the structure of each grammar pattern, situations in which it is used, differences from similar expressions, and other useful points Expressions typical to the spoken Japanese language Three kinds of indexes for quick searching of Japanese words and expressions Recommended for you if: Your JLPT level is N2-N1 and you want to study grammar patterns You need a comprehensive resource of Japanese grammar patterns (All levels) You cannot find the answers to Japanese grammar points or expressions in a conventional dictionary or thesaurus About this book: 760 pages, SoftcoverISBN: 978-4874246788Language: Japanese, EnglishPublishing Date: October 23, 2015