A Thorough Examination of Japanese Rules Through Everyday Examples. Recommended by Linguist Nakami Yamaguchi! 'Is There a Mistake in "Are There Any Mistakes"?' Released April 6.
Tokyo Shoseki has published a new book by Shuta Nakagawa that explores the unchanging rules of the evolving Japanese language through 30 everyday themes, highly recommended by renowned linguist Nakami Yamaguchi.
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Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd. released the book 'Is There a Mistake in "Are There Any Mistakes"?' (Authored by Shuta Nakagawa) on April 3, 2026.
Commentary
While introducing the diversifying and changing modern forms of Japanese, this book thoroughly examines the rules (norms) that remain unchanged.
"Unfortunately, language is not free."
--- From the book's 'Foreword'
What makes "Naruhodo" (I see) so difficult to manage? Is it "Shiba-inu" or "Shiba-ken"? Why do we say "Zou-san" (Mr. Elephant) but not "Chimpanzee-san"?
While introducing the diversifying and changing present tense of the Japanese language, we will thoroughly consider the rules (norms) that still do not change.
Recommended by Japanese linguist Nakami Yamaguchi!
"What are the differences in meaning between 'Mizuumi' (Lake), 'Numa' (Marsh), and 'Ike' (Pond)? The book sets up 30 themes related to the meaning, usage, pronunciation, and notation of Japanese, presenting the author's ideas and proposals. You get to participate in it too. An excellent book holding such hidden enjoyment."
Table of Contents
Part I: How to Use Words - Communication, Grammar...
Commentary
While introducing the diversifying and changing modern forms of Japanese, this book thoroughly examines the rules (norms) that remain unchanged.
"Unfortunately, language is not free."
--- From the book's 'Foreword'
What makes "Naruhodo" (I see) so difficult to manage? Is it "Shiba-inu" or "Shiba-ken"? Why do we say "Zou-san" (Mr. Elephant) but not "Chimpanzee-san"?
While introducing the diversifying and changing present tense of the Japanese language, we will thoroughly consider the rules (norms) that still do not change.
Recommended by Japanese linguist Nakami Yamaguchi!
"What are the differences in meaning between 'Mizuumi' (Lake), 'Numa' (Marsh), and 'Ike' (Pond)? The book sets up 30 themes related to the meaning, usage, pronunciation, and notation of Japanese, presenting the author's ideas and proposals. You get to participate in it too. An excellent book holding such hidden enjoyment."
Table of Contents
Part I: How to Use Words - Communication, Grammar...