Japanese Language in Use: An Introduction

by Toshiko Yamaguchi

Japanese Language in Use is the companion volume to Japanese 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
* 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.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 13, 2007