Japanese Language in Use : An Introduction

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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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