Japanese Words & Their Uses II : The Concise Guide to Japanese Vocabulary & Grammar: Learn the Japanese Language Quickly and Effectively

Many students dutifully memorize the simple English equivalents that are usually given for Japanese words—with the result that they speak poor Japanese. Effective communication requires an understanding of the unique usages of Japanese vocabulary items, which often differ greatly from those of their English "equivalents." Until now, one of the biggest problems has been the lack of adequate reference materials on Japanese usage. This book fills the gap by concisely explaining 300 troublesome but essential words and phrases, which are alphabetically arranged for easy reference. It discusses not only how they should be used but also how they should not be used, contrasting them with their English "equivalents." The entries include many sample sentences and cross-references, along with notes on usage mistakes committed by the author's own students. Drawing on his long experience in teaching Japanese, as well as scholarly research, Professor Miura has produced a work that offers real help to students and teachers of the language everywhere. Ideal for beginning and intermediate students, Japanese Words & Their Uses II covers the proper application of 250 prevalent terms in the Japaneselanguage, while seeking to eliminate mistakes commonly made by pupils at this level. In clear, straightforward language, Japanese language professor Akira Miura offers the stepping stones of language acquisition, while incorporating more kanji into their learning. This is the definitive guide no student of Japanese should be without.

Author Biography: Akira Miura, a Professor of Japanese at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is the dean of Japanese-language teachers in America. A native of Tokyo, he graduated from Tokyo University and received his doctorate from Columbia University.

Ideal for beginning and intermediate students, Japanese Words & Their Uses II covers the proper application of 250 prevalent terms in the Japanese language, while seeking to eliminate mistakes commonly made by pupils at this level. In clear, straightforward language, Japanese language professor Akira Miura offers the stepping stones of language acquisition, while incorporating more kanji into their learning. This is the definitive guide no student of Japanese should be without.-- Hundreds of instrumental Japanese terms examined in helpful detail-- Ideal for the beginning or intermediate student of Japanese-- A companion to Tuttle's Japanese Words & Their Uses (0-8048-1639-5) Ideal for beginners and intermediate students, Japanese Words and Their Uses II covers the proper application of 250 prevalent terms in the Japanese language, while seeking to eliminate mistakes commonly made by pupils at this level. In clear, straightforward language, Japanese language professor Akira Miura offers the stepping-stones of language acquisition, while incorporating more kanji into their learning. This is the definitive guide no student of Japanese should be without. Ideal for beginning and intermediate students, this guide covers the proper application of 250 prevalent terms in the Japanese language, while seeking to eliminate mistakes commonly made by pupils at this level.