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A Dictionary of Japanese Particles (A Kodansha Dictionary) (English and Japanese Edition) 1st Edition

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For English-speaking students of Japanese, particles are perhaps the most difficult aspect of the language to learn. It would be no exaggeration to say that, for most people, they can never be completely mastered. Thus, the study of particles is a lifetime undertaking, and students need a
lifelong companion to help them along the way. That companion is A Dictionary of Japanese Particles.

Covering over 100 particles in alphabetical order, the dictionary explains the meanings of each (most have more than one) and gives sample sentences for each meaning.

Illustrations are provided where necessary for clarification. There are also exercises at the back of the book for those who wish to test their knowledge of particle usage. Appendices and endpaper charts are provided for easy access.

A Dictionary of Japanese Particles is an essential reference work, meant to be used over the years as students continue to confront puzzling particles.

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4770023529
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978-4770023520
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1st
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Kodansha USA
Publication date

June 30, 1999
Language

English, Japanese
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7.1 x 0.9 x 5.1 inches
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368 pages
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SUE A. KAWASHIMA received BA (Cum Laude) and MA degrees from Columbia University and is now a lecturer in Japanese language at Hunter College of the City University of New York.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kodansha USA; 1st edition (June 30, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English, Japanese
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4770023529
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4770023520
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 0.9 x 5.1 inches

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Laura Quave

Daughter found this very useful.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 11, 2013

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I bought this for my daughter right before she left for Japan. I couldn't believe how she squealed when she saw it as if I'd bought her a fab new dress or something. She said particles are confusing and difficult for beginners, and she hoped this would help. After 2 months overseas, she said studying this book has helped her improve her comprehension and fluency more than any other single resource she has other than her main textbook. I'd say that's high praise since she has dozens of books and apps.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 1, 2013

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I find this book to be very useful. As a relative newbie to Japanese, I need a lot of help with all the particles. This book lists the particles with various definitions for each one, and, the most helpful feature - example sentences. These are extremely helpful, since when someone wants to know what a particle means, they've usually found the need to learn while reading sentences in a book. Japanese particles can be hard to grasp, but this book has been very useful to me.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 29, 2012

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I find partials to be that annoying thing that makes Japanese the most difficult to learn. (More so than Keigo) This book is good for all levels to help understand the hair pulling frustration that is partials.
The book does contain some that my Japanese friends say they never use but it does not hurt to know them. Just because your friends don't use it does not mean you will not run into them at some point.

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Michela

Great for learning, essential for consultation!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 11, 2013

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The one of japanese particle is a really wide world!This book is well made, with almost all particles and their more common (and uncommon too) use. It's true, like someonelse already write, it's not omnicomprehensive, but find me a single book that can do it! I find this but useful for learning and essential for further consultation when reading more difficult text.

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Bill in NC

A True dictionary, a comprehensive explanation of particle usage

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 6, 2013

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I have learned to speak Japanese through study and listening to Japanese friends, but don't yet have a complete comprehension of particle usage. This dictionary is just the thing for learning the many nuances of the language
to improve my speaking and understanding ability. I am reading it through, about halfway there. It has been a real
help.

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Robb

Great guide to particles

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 24, 2013

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This is a great guide to particles in Japanese and I can't recommend it enough. You can have a huge vocabulary but if you don't know how to form proper sentences then it's all for naught. This book teaches you just that, it's mix of Romanji, Kanji and Furigana also make it easy to read for any level.

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akakumo

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 7, 2012

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This book is very helpful if you want to look up particles. There are also many example sentences and explanations for each particle. And in the back of the book there are some review questions so you can see whether or not you know how to use each particle.

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Kevin van der Vleuten

Essential guide to learn particles.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 6, 2013

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Great and well indexed book. Contains many examples per particle and highlights which particles are most important. It also shows the differences between particles with similar meaning.
Examples are in Japanese, Romanji and English. Also contains exercises with answers.

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Dictionary of Japanese Particles

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 22, 2019

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This is easily my favourite book that I use to study Japanese. Particles are such an essential part of learning Japanese and forming sentences, that a dedicated book to help you learn them and to use as a reference is a god send.

This has over 100 particles listed alphabetically, each one is explained very clearly and gives examples of their use in sentences. This is very important as some particles have more than one use.

There are even some illustrations to clarify things further. These are a nice touch, even if you don't fully need them to use this book.

This manages to explain the difference between Wa (は) and Ga (が) quite well and that is an achievement considering this is a major source of confusion when you are learning Japanese and even for some native Japanese people themselves!

There are some exercises at the back so you can test your knowledge and there are full answer keys so you can confirm what you've learnt so far.

Be mindful that this isn't a structured course to learn particles, but rather a clear dictionary explaining each to you, with decent examples. It is best used alongside another course. I use the 'Japanese from Zero' series, which is excellent and listen to Michel Thomas courses in the car to practice listening and speaking skills.

I use the above mentioned JfZ textbooks, as well as a Barrons grammar guide and Barrons verb guide, and I have to say this is one I enjoy using the most. It clarifies so much, has helped me grasp sentence structure and has pushed me on in leaps and bounds.

Han2k

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 13, 2014

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one of the best books that really helped me get to grips with particles,

Jasper

Worth buying book

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on January 18, 2021

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Great book for those who have difficulty in using the particles in japanese., a worth buying book., It really help me in understanding more in grammar.,