--- product_id: 6654525 title: "Essential Japanese Grammar: A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Usage" price: "€ 32.90" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/6654525-essential-japanese-grammar-a-comprehensive-guide-to-contemporary-usage store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Essential Japanese Grammar: A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Usage **Price:** € 32.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Essential Japanese Grammar: A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Usage - **How much does it cost?** € 32.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/6654525-essential-japanese-grammar-a-comprehensive-guide-to-contemporary-usage) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels. Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to those wishing to learn Japanese. Essential Japanese Grammar presents many unique features. First, grammatical terminology has been kept to a minimum so that extensive prior knowledge of grammar is not required. Second, abundant example sentences are written in Japanese characters ( kana and kanji ) followed by romanji and English translations. Third, the authors have tried to reveal aspects of grammar that may not be found in comparable grammar books—such as rare Japanese verbs, adjectival nouns, clauses, adverbs, etc. This Japanese grammar book contains: Parts of speech. Sentence constructions. Conjugations forms. Speech styles and tones. Accentuation rules. Essential words and functional elements. An appendix for referencing and cross-referencing Japanese words. Review: A great daily-use reference for particles and common use grammar - Any language text with a subtitle of "Write and Speak ____ like a native!" makes me a bit leery, but this is a great text. No, it won't make you write and speak like a native, but it will help you cement your previous learning and provide a bridge from elementary level texts (Genki I+II, etc.) into the intermediate level texts (for example: An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese by Miura & McGloin). The book is thoughtfully organized with explanations and examples being clear and helpful. Also because the book is divided into learning ("Japanese Grammar: An Overview") and reference ("Dictionary of Usage") sections, it remains useful as a quick reference book for looking up particle (and other grammar) usages long after you've made your way through the learning section of the book. I'm JLPT N5 certified and when translating Japanese light novels, I use this book as my primary reference when I come across something that I need to look up. While it's not comprehensive (I come across usages that aren't covered from time to time), this the best book on Japanese particles (and common use grammar) that I've found and I use it almost daily. Review: A must for anyone learning Japanese - This book is so awesome. Breaks down Japanese grammar into two parts, first an overview of the different components of Japanese grammar, then a dictionary of how these components function. Both sections have been so helpful in my struggle to grasp this difficult language. Get it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #511,309 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #572 in Grammar Reference (Books) #921 in Foreign Dictionaries & Thesauruses #1,165 in Vocabulary, Slang & Word Lists (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 204 Reviews | ## Images ![Essential Japanese Grammar: A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Usage - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IXGKzv6sL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great daily-use reference for particles and common use grammar *by J***K on July 30, 2014* Any language text with a subtitle of "Write and Speak ____ like a native!" makes me a bit leery, but this is a great text. No, it won't make you write and speak like a native, but it will help you cement your previous learning and provide a bridge from elementary level texts (Genki I+II, etc.) into the intermediate level texts (for example: An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese by Miura & McGloin). The book is thoughtfully organized with explanations and examples being clear and helpful. Also because the book is divided into learning ("Japanese Grammar: An Overview") and reference ("Dictionary of Usage") sections, it remains useful as a quick reference book for looking up particle (and other grammar) usages long after you've made your way through the learning section of the book. I'm JLPT N5 certified and when translating Japanese light novels, I use this book as my primary reference when I come across something that I need to look up. While it's not comprehensive (I come across usages that aren't covered from time to time), this the best book on Japanese particles (and common use grammar) that I've found and I use it almost daily. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for anyone learning Japanese *by P***I on February 12, 2018* This book is so awesome. Breaks down Japanese grammar into two parts, first an overview of the different components of Japanese grammar, then a dictionary of how these components function. Both sections have been so helpful in my struggle to grasp this difficult language. Get it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Book for Understanding Japanese Nuances *by F***Y on May 7, 2018* I have been studying Japanese independently using multiple apps, books, and J-dramas for years and there are still some nuances in Japanese communication that are difficult to understand. However, this book makes those concepts easy to grasp and is an excellent, essential book for anyone trying to learn this complicated language! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/6654525-essential-japanese-grammar-a-comprehensive-guide-to-contemporary-usage](https://www.desertcart.be/products/6654525-essential-japanese-grammar-a-comprehensive-guide-to-contemporary-usage) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-08-18*