Using Japanese

Using Japanese
Author: William McClure
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2000-11-09
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780521646147

This book, first published in 2000, is a guide to Japanese usage for intermediate students approaching the finer nuances of the language.

Using Japanese Synonyms

Using Japanese Synonyms
Author: A. E. Backhouse
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2016-06-16
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1107147069

Groups together Japanese near-synonyms and provides clear information on their meaning and use, richly illustrated with authentic examples.

Using Japanese Slang

Using Japanese Slang
Author: Anne Kasschau
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2015-12-08
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462910955

So you think you learned everything in Japanese class that you needed to know? Guess again. Chances are, your teachers only covered the G-rated side of the language. What about the rest of the vocabulary and phrases you need for this R-rated world? That's where Using Japanese Slang comes in. From college campuses to back-street bars, this book is a vital resource for understanding the phrases you can't learn from your Japanese friends because they'll just smile and say you're better off not knowing anyway. Using Japanese Slang brings you the entertaining and colorful Japanese language as it's used in the real world, offering fascinating etymological explanations as well. It will give you the power to express the thoughts you really want to convey, and deliver them like a native speaker.

Using Tonal Data to Recover Japanese Language History

Using Tonal Data to Recover Japanese Language History
Author: Elisabeth M. de Boer
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2024-08-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9027246777

This book challenges several assumptions commonly encountered in Japanese dialectology: that the pitch-accent analysis of modern Tōkyō Japanese is an appropriate basis for describing the suprasegmental phonology of other dialects and earlier stages of Japanese; that the Kyōto-type dialects have been more conservative than dialects to their east and west; that the first split in proto-Japanese was the separation of proto-Ryūkyūan; and so on. De Boer brings together evidence from recent fieldwork, premodern texts, and other sources to establish a theory of dialect divergence that avoids the problems these assumptions entail. Building on De Boer 2010, this book brings the author’s theory up to date with research published in the interim, explains why Japanese is best understood as a restricted tone language, and why mergers in the large tone classes of nouns and verbs are especially reliable markers of dialect divergence.

Origins Of Japanese-chinese Territorial Dispute, The: Using Historical Records To Study The Diaoyu/senkaku Islands Issue

Origins Of Japanese-chinese Territorial Dispute, The: Using Historical Records To Study The Diaoyu/senkaku Islands Issue
Author: Tadayoshi Murata
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2016-06-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9814749125

Most books on the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands dispute between China and Japan are authored by either Chinese who argue that the islands belong to China or by Japanese who contend that the islands are rightfully Japan's. This book is the first of its kind — by a Japanese who supports China's claim or vice versa.Written by one of the foremost historians on Sino-Japanese relations, Tadayoshi Murata, Professor Emeritus from Japan's Yokohama National University, delves into the Japanese archives and uncovers evidence that shows Japan's ownership of the disputed islands is historically untenable. Given the current impasse surrounding the islands, Professor Murata suggests, as a way out, the two sides jointly manage the disputed territories based on mutual understanding.It is a must-read for those interested in Sino-Japanese relations, especially the history of the disputed islands, and the future of the two countries.

Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing of Photographs

Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing of Photographs
Author: Carl-Evert Jonsson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2021-05-17
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1665588829

Using Japanese paper on digitally printing photos can yield tremendous results for photographers who are interested in experimenting with new methods. But beware: The common concept of how photographs should look will be challenged if you decide to use this technique. Carl-Evert Jonsson shares his experiences using the experimental technique in this book. After using Japanese papers (washi) for paintings and collages, he started to use the papers for his photos. This technique is not an alternative to classic film-based photography. Ink is injected from a cartridge in a printer connected to a computer then the image is reproduced on printable washi paper. Darkroom facilities are not needed. All you need is a computer, printer, washi, and photos. The liveliness of washi fibres gives a softer result, and washi is more absorbent than Western papers, with the ink appearing integrated rather than sitting on the printed surface. Find out how to use a method that will give new life to photos with the insights in this unique photography book.

Japanese Telecommunications

Japanese Telecommunications
Author: Ruth Taplin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2006-02-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1134208154

Presenting a comprehensive survey of the telecommunications industry in Japan, Taplin and Wakui cover the different sectors of the industry – including mobile, broadband and satellite, whilst considering key questions such as the structure and economics of the industry, government policy, and international relations issues connected to the industry. The volume brings together unique analysis by renowned experts in the telecommunications field. One major overall problem is that, unlike many other industries, Japan has lagged behind other countries in telecommunications. Japanese Telecommunications considers why this should be so, showing how far this is attributable to an unmodernized industry structure, and assessing the measures being taken to address the problem. After over a decade of struggle, Japan has recorded rapid uptake of broadband, and Japanese advanced mobile services have become increasingly successful on a global scale. Japan has also undergone regulatory reform, and competition policy is now given top priority by government. Taplin and Wakui examine the most recent developments and provide signposts for the future.

Learn Japanese: Must-Know Japanese Slang Words & Phrases

Learn Japanese: Must-Know Japanese Slang Words & Phrases
Author: Innovative Language Learning
Publisher: Innovative Language Learning
Total Pages: 115
Release:
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

Do you want to learn Japanese the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the book for you. Learn Japanese: Must-Know Japanese Slang Words & Phrases by JapanesePod101 is designed for Beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Japanese teachers and experts. Here’s how the lessons work: • Every Lesson is Based on a Theme • You Learn Slang Words or Phrases Related to That Theme • Check the Translation & Explanation on How to Use Each One And by the end, you will have mastered 100+ Japanese Slang Words & phrases!