A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar

This third volume in the widely acclaimed, best-selling Japanese grammar dictionary series introduces students to advanced-level Japanese grammar. The book offers approximately 230 key grammar items with extensive explanations in both English and Japanese. A great supplement and comprehensive resource, especially for reading advanced-level materials such as newspapers, professional journals, technical/business/legal documents, academic papers, and literature.

• Special topics include adjective classification in Japanese, interpretations of N1 no N2, concepts of politeness and formality, meanings of rhetorical questions, metaphorical expressions, and number marking in Japanese.
• Main Entries were selected by examining upper-level materials, and offer detailed explanations of meaning and usage, several examples of authentic usage per entry, and in-depth comparisons between the target expression and expressions similar to it in meaning or form.
• English and Japanese indexes allows for easy reference. The Japanese index also refers to all main entries and related expressions within all three volumes of the series.