〇Level: Intermediate/Upper Intermediate
〇Genre: Grammar
〇Language: English is used for grammar explanations and translations of example sentences.
〇Number of entries: 196
〇Example sentences are written in kanji/kana.


The Dictionary of Japanese Grammar series, an enduring favorite.

This ever-popular series of dictionary-style grammar guides comprises three volumes—basic, intermediate, and advanced—with each presenting some 200 key grammar items, along with analysis of sentence patterns, abundant example sentences, and easy-to-understand explanations in English. The books also thoroughly explains common pitfalls and the distinctions in usage of similar expressions, helping users to develop an even stronger grasp of Japanese grammar. A must-have reference for learners and teachers alike.


Contents of A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar

◆Special Topics in Intermediate Japanese Grammar

1. Discourse Grammar
2. Newspaper Grammar
3. Conversational Strategies
4. Toward Better Reading Comperhension: Analyzing Sentences Accurately

◆Main Entries

　amari ～ zo

◆Appendixes

1. Katakana Word Transcription Rules
2. Compound Verbs
3. Compound Particles
4. Conjunctions
5. Affixes: Prefixes and Suffixes
6. More Counters
7. Cooccurrence
8. Functional Expressions and Grammatical Patterns