Modality and the Japanese Language: Volume 44

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In English, the concept of modality has been the subject of studies crucial to the understanding and functioning of the language. Modality governs, for example, the choice of whether to use "may," "shall," or "must" as an auxiliary of the main verb in sentences. The study of these modal auxiliaries reveals the speaker's intention when making statements. Although modality has been studied in Japanese as a field of Japanese linguistics for decades,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1929280181

ISBN13:9781929280186

Release Date:July 2003

Publisher:U of M Center for Japanese Studies

Length:296 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"

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