Japanese Language in Use: An Introduction

'Japanese Language in Use' is the companion volume to 'Japanese Linguistics: An Introduction'. Using a wide range of examples drawn from everyday life and literary texts, 'Japanese Language in Use' introduces pragmatics, discourse, and language and culture in the Japanese context. The book covers:

- Language in context
- Japanese in conversation
- Honorifics and politeness
- Language and gender
- Young people's language.

Key concepts of Japanese language in use are introduced in a succinct and accessible way, with texts and exercises to aid student understanding.