JAPANESE: A COMPREHENSIVE GRAMMAR

A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Japanese grammar. Accessible and systematic, it is suitable for students at all levels, whether independent learners or on taught causes. The book explores the complexities of Japanese and fills many of the gaps left by previous textbooks. The emphasis throughout is on contemporary Japanese as spoken and written by native speakers. Features include: * many original examples taken from a range of Japanese media * comprehensive coverage of colloquial and standard Japanese * clear alphabetical organization for easy reference * extensive cross-referencing * detailed index of Japanese and English terms.