![]() ![]() ![]() Japanese grammar may be complex, but it is not as difficult to learn as many people believe. For example, main verbs are always at the end of a clause or sentence any element which changes the status of these verbs, such as nega tive, desiderative, or passive forms, will be attached at the end of the verb and every modifier, whether an adjective, adverb, or some others, always precedes what it modifies the position of the Once the basic principles are learned, the structure of most sentences can be understood. Rest of the words, such as adverbial phrases, is very flexible, and so forth. Therefore, in spite of the often-heard remark, “ Japanese is an impossible language,” it is indeed possible for most students to learn to speak, read, and write modern Japanese. Naturally, the students need to make a conscientious effort, receive effective in struction if possible, and use quality dictionaries and reference books. My previous two books, Intermediate Japanese Reading Aids , Volume I, Verbs and Verb-following Expressions, and Volume II, Particles and Noun-supporting Words and Expressions, have fortu nately been received favorably by many teachers as well as students of Japanese. My original intent was to continue the series with a third volume which would cover adverbs and some other smaller problems peculiar to the Japanese language.
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