{"id":5241006456982,"title":"How Simple Japanese Works","handle":"how-easy-japanese-works","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis book is an excellent dive into one of the world’s most fascinating languages as it offers a detailed linguistic analysis of the fundamentals of the Japanese language without ever getting overcomplicated. The text serves as a helpful resource for Japanese language learners and those preparing to teach Japanese. Even those familiar with the core concepts of the Japanese language are sure to learn something new. This resource examines not only how the Japanese language works but also why certain language conventions developed into what we know today as modern Japanese. \u003cem\u003eHow Easy Japanese Works\u003c\/em\u003e finds itself in classrooms across the world as the go-to introduction for Japanese linguistics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 2003, this revised edition includes new chapters and content. The book consists of four main sections: phonology, grammar, expression, and regional diversity. Each section contains detailed chapters of a variety of topics such as intonation, honorifics, and Japanese evolution over the ages. The structure of Japanese is summarized in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, incorporating the latest research results and observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eStructure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThirty-two chapters across four sections discussing the foundations of the Japanese language. Every chapter touches on a wide array of topics, including specific looks at modality, particle differentiation, how Japanese is taught, spoken language among various age groups, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChapters are filled with rich explanations and include visual material such as illustrations and graphs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClear comparisons between different aspects of the Japanese language, such as grammar points and similar vocabulary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIndex of linguistic components for quick reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended for you if:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou want to know the fundamentals of how the Japanese language works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou are planning to teach Japanese and want to refine your knowledge of essential grammar points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou have an interest in how modern Japanese has developed over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou want a text entirely in Japanese to improve your reading comprehension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this volume:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOriginal Title: やさしい日本語のしくみ 改訂版\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePages: 112\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eISBN: 978-4874248300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBook Size: A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLanguages: Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePublishing date: March 30th, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-05-21T12:36:21","created_at":"2020-05-21T12:36:21","vendor":"Kuroshio","type":"Language","tags":["Japanese Level_Beginner","JLPT","JLPT Level_N4","JLPT Level_N5","N4","N5","New_JLB","printed-matter","Product Type_Textbook","Vendor_Kuroshio"],"price":1619,"price_min":1619,"price_max":1619,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":true,"all_variant_ids":[34421842215062],"variants":[{"id":34421842215062,"product_id":5241006456982,"product_handle":"how-easy-japanese-works","title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9784874248300","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"image_id":null,"available":true,"name":"How Simple Japanese Works - 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