Japanese Language in Use: An Introduction - Hardcover

Yamaguchi, Toshiko

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9780826493514: Japanese Language in Use: An Introduction

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Synopsis

Japanese Language in Use is the companion volume to Japanese Linguistics: An Introduction. Using a wide range of examples drawn from everyday life and literary texts, Japanese Language in Use introduces pragmatics, discourse, and language and culture in the Japanese context. The book covers:
* Language in context* Japanese in conversation
* Honorifics and politeness
* Language and gender
* Young people's language

Key concepts of Japanese language in use are introduced in a succinct and accessible way, with texts and exercises to aid student understanding. This is the ideal first introduction to Japanese language in context for undergraduate or postgraduate students.

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About the Author

Dr Toshiko Yamaguchi is Senior lecturer at the University of Malaya, Malaysia.

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ISBN 10:  0826493521 ISBN 13:  9780826493521
Publisher: Continuum, 2007
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