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Japanese Words: Their Uses, Part II

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Particles are grammatical markers that are used to connect words and phrases in Japanese. They can indicate the grammatical function of a word, such as its subject, object, or modifier. Particles can also be used to express a variety of other meanings, such as possession, location, and time.

There are a number of different particles in Japanese, and each one has its own specific usage. Some of the most common particles include:

wa (は): This particle is used to mark the subject of a sentence.
ga (が): This particle is used to mark the object of a sentence.
ni (に): This particle is used to indicate location or direction.
de (で): This particle is used to indicate the means or instrument by which an action is performed.
kara (から): This particle is used to indicate the origin or source of something.
made (まで): This particle is used to indicate the endpoint of a period of time or distance.

Particles can be combined to form more complex meanings. For example, the particle ni can be combined with the particle wa to form the particle niwa (には),which means "in order to."

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Compound words are words that are formed by combining two or more other words. In Japanese, compound words are very common. They can be used to express a wide variety of meanings, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

Compound words are typically formed by combining a noun with a verb, a noun with an adjective, or a verb with an adverb. For example, the compound word gakusei (学生) is formed by combining the noun gaku (学),which means "study," with the noun sei (生),which means "person." The compound word gakusei therefore means "student."

Compound words can also be formed by combining two or more nouns. For example, the compound word gakko (学校) is formed by combining the noun gaku (学),which means "study," with the noun ko (校),which means "school." The compound word gakko therefore means "school."

Honorifics are words that are used to show respect for someone. In Japanese, there are a number of different honorifics that can be used, depending on the situation.

Some of the most common honorifics include:

-san (さん): This honorific is used to address someone who is older than you or who is in a position of authority.
-sama (様): This honorific is used to address someone who is highly respected, such as a teacher or a doctor.
-sensei (先生): This honorific is used to address someone who is a teacher or who has a high level of expertise in a particular field.
-dono (殿): This honorific is used to address someone who is of very high rank or social status.

Honorifics can be used in a variety of different ways. They can be used as a suffix to a person's name, or they can be used as a stand-alone word. For example, you could say Tanaka-san (田中さん) to address someone with the last name Tanaka, or you could say sensei (先生) to address a teacher.

In this article, we have covered a variety of topics related to Japanese words and their uses. We have discussed the use of particles, the formation of compound words, and the use of honorifics. We hope that this information has been helpful, and we encourage you to continue learning about this fascinating language.

Japanese Words & Their Uses II: The Concise Guide to Japanese Vocabulary & Grammar: Learn the Japanese Language Quickly and Effectively

by Akira Miura

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