The Japanese Language in the Taisho and Early Showa Periods Japan Book New FS
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The Japanese Language in the Taisho and Early Showa Periods Japan Book New FS. This book is about the Japanese language in the Taisho and early Showa periods. The Japanese Language in the Taisho and Early Showa Periods. Language Japanese. Country Japan. ☆ For U.S. buyers, customs duties and related fees are already included in the item price, so nothing will be charged on delivery. ☆ For buyers outside the U.S., the price may appear higher due to this adjustment. If you are considering a purchase, please feel free to send us an offer. Description This book is about the Japanese language in the Taisho and early Showa periods. It examines the historical background of the era and the development of spoken and written Japanese, including the establishment of modern standard speech and written forms. It covers key areas such as orthography, including debates on kanji reduction, kana usage, and romanization systems, phonology with changes in pronunciation and accent patterns, vocabulary shaped by major social and historical events from the Taisho democracy through wartime, occupation, and postwar reconstruction, and grammar and style including developments in honorifics and expressions of modality such as passive, request, and potential forms. It also addresses dictionaries and lexicographical studies as part of language development, as well as language policy, including state-led language planning and education practices in Japan and its former territories during the prewar and wartime periods. By tracing linguistic change from the democratic era through prewar, wartime, occupation, and postwar society, it provides a structured overview of how modern Japanese evolved during a period of major social transformation. Title 大正・昭和前期の日本語 The Japanese Language in the Taisho and Early Showa Periods Author N/A Publisher Asakura Publishing Co., Ltd. ISBN-10 4254516983 ISBN-13 9784254516982 Number of Pages 208 Pages Size About 1.6 X 15 X 20.9cm/0.27kg Release date March 4, 2026 ※This date is a day it goes on sale, and it is not a guarantee that our selling item is first edition. We will ship a latest edition which is on sale. Language Japanese Country Japan Condition Brand New A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Shipping We ship all items Fedex with track & trace service basically but we may change depending on the situation. Depending on the situation at the time, we may ship by international e-packet, EMS, or other methods. Items will ship within 5 business days after receiving cleared payment. Returns We accept returns on unopened items within a month (30 days ). In principle, please note that we are not responsible for return shipping costs unless the return is a result of an error on our part. Notes For U.S. buyers, the item price already reflects applicable import duties and related fees, so no additional charges will be required upon delivery. For buyers outside the U.S., import duties, taxes, and charges may apply depending on the destination country and eBay’s checkout process. If such charges are not included at checkout, they are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office prior to bidding or buying.
