Particles are an essential component of the Japanese language, and a facility with their use is essential for a mastery of both spoken and written forms. This n

Covers more than 70 particles-those that are used regularly as well as those used less frequently-in more than 200 functions.

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, fo

Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels. Long the standard in Japanese language education