Naoko Chino Livres

Students of Japanese are familiar with the term "particle," and realize that they, like English prepositions, require a special effort to master. This handbook provides all the information one would need on these tricky units of grammar. All About Particles covers more than 70 particles those that are used regularly as well as those used less frequently in more than 200 uses. The book can be approached as a guiding textbook and studied from beginning to end. It is as a reference book, however, that All About Particles shines. It is light and easy to carry, slim enough to fit into the corner of a shoulder bag, and concise enough to quickly clarify particle-related questions. It is a priceless tool for any serious student of Japanese.

This essential resource serves as a fundamental learning tool for students of the Japanese language, from beginners to advanced learners. It addresses the common challenge of losing sight of the core structure of Japanese sentences amidst the complexities of the language. The dictionary features fifty fundamental sentence patterns and sixty-nine variations, covering all necessary patterns for levels 3 and 4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Each pattern is clearly defined through formulas in Japanese, romanization, and English, accompanied by sample sentences and dialogues in both polite and informal styles. This structured approach clarifies the essential nature of Japanese sentences, revealing that there are only three fundamental types, with all other complexities being variations of these. The dictionary can be used as a reference to look up individual patterns or as a comprehensive textbook to enhance understanding of the language. Authored by Naoko Chino, known for her approachable style in explaining challenging aspects of Japanese, this resource is designed to make the study of Japanese sentences more accessible and less daunting. Key features include definitions, commentary on usages, and a focus on the basic patterns needed for proficiency testing.

This book provides useful information about verbs for beginning and intermediate students of Japanese. It's a handy reference to turn to when you have questions about Japanese verbs and how to use them.Charts and tables make the key points understandable at a glance, and the many example sentences show how to use verbs correctly in context. This book does not attempt a complete exposition of Japanese grammar. Instead, it provides a wealth of practical information in one specific area for people who need to speak or write Japanese.The book is organized according to how verbs are used. If you want to know how to ask a person to do something, for example, just check the Index for "Asking Favors and Making Requests" and go to that page.Special sections are devoted to areas of Japanese verbs that often cause difficulty for students, including polite forms, causatives, passives, and transitive/intransitive pairs. Each of these areas is covered clearly and in detail with charts, explanations, and example sentences.Previously published under the same title in the Power Japanese series.