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Expressive Japanese: A Reference Guide for Sharing Emotion and Empathy,Used
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Feelings play an enormous part in our lives, but their expression is often neglected in foreign language education. How do I communicate happiness, surprise, or anger? How do others communicate these emotions to me? Such questions become increasingly relevant as we become more competent in the language we are learning. Expressive Japanese is the first detailed guide to emotion words and expressive strategies for students of the language. Words connoting feelings, such as "kanashii" (sad), are important in everyday Japanese conversation, but communicating emotions effectively also requires the use of expressive strategies, such as "Nani?" (What the heck?), "Yattaa!" (I did it!), or "Hottoite!" (Leave me alone!).Introductory chapters examine the characteristics, constraints, and history of expressive Japanese and discuss linguistic variations and styles and how these play a part in conveying emotion and empathy. There follow more than seventy entries that draw on hundreds of authentic examples taken from a variety of sources, including television dramas, comics, interviews, novels, essays, newspaper articles, and web sites. In these examples, students will find playful and creative uses of expressions that do not usually appear in language textbooks. English cues and key Japanese expressions are indexed at the back of the volume, making this a handy reference for anyone who possesses a grasp of the fundamentals of elementary Japanese.Based on extensive research by a prominent linguist and teacher, Expressive Japanese brings learners into the world of real human interaction and effectively illustrates how native speakers use language to convey identity and a sense of self as well as to communicate feelings and emotion.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Expressive Japanese'? A: The book focuses on teaching emotion words and expressive strategies in Japanese, helping learners communicate feelings like happiness, surprise, and anger effectively.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Expressive Japanese'? A: The author is Senko K. Maynard, a prominent linguist and teacher with extensive research in the field of Japanese linguistics.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes over seventy entries with authentic examples from various sources, such as television dramas, comics, and interviews, illustrating playful uses of expressions.
- Q: Is 'Expressive Japanese' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, it is designed for students who have a grasp of elementary Japanese, providing English cues and key Japanese expressions for better understanding.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Expressive Japanese'? A: The book was published on February 28, 2005.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Expressive Japanese' have? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Expressive Japanese'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book include a glossary or index? A: Yes, it includes an index at the back with English cues and key Japanese expressions for easy reference.
- Q: Can 'Expressive Japanese' help with understanding Japanese culture? A: Yes, it provides insights into how native speakers convey emotion and identity through language, thus enhancing cultural understanding.