Japanese Conversation-Grammar With Numerous Reading Lessons and Dialogues (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Japanese Conversation-Grammar With Numerous Reading Lessons and Dialogues The present Grammar has been written for the use of such students as know from experience that no language can be thoroughly learned without a great deal of perseverance and self-denial, and will not, therefore, shrink from the prospect of being obliged to work hard and assiduously in order to reach their aim - which is, to master the Japanese colloquial language. The Author had in mind officials of the diplomatic and consular service, naval and military officers, teachers, engineers, merchants and agents, in short all who choose to reside in Japan for years and wish to conduct their affairs without the assistance of an interpreter. The Author has made the attempt to lay down established rules which might enable the student not only to comprehend what others speak, but also to express his own thoughts in the peculiar native form. To facilitate the acquisition of a sufficient store of...