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Senko K. Maynard

    Senko K. Maynard is a leading expert in Japanese language and linguistics. Her work focuses on discourse and conversation analysis, exploring how structure and subjectivity shape meaning and communication in Japanese. Maynard delves deeply into the nuances of the language, examining how subjectivity, emotion, and voice influence expression. Her approach offers readers a profound understanding of complex communication strategies and the cultural dimensions of Japanese conversation.

    An Introduction to Japanese Grammar and Communication Strategies
    101 Japanese Idioms
    • 2009

      101 Japanese Idioms

      • 218 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      A boatload of Japanese idioms to bring vibrancy to your language repertoire To really talk like a native speaker of Japanese, you have to know the language's idioms. But sometimes idioms are confusing on the surface. This book uses fun illustrations to show the humor of taking idioms literally and explains what these common phrases really mean. This enhanced edition contains a 90-minute MP3 disc with 101 dialogues, spoken by native speakers, so you can hear how these are used and practice your own use of these colorful expressions.

      101 Japanese Idioms