Grammar, syntax, and courtesy: peculiarities of the Japanese language

It is true that we often hear that Japanese is complicated, too difficult to learn, but at Superprof we are not so pessimistic. Although Japanese may seem complicated, all languages ​​are, especially at first. Here is a list of some rules of the Japanese language :

• There is no verb like “ser” in Spanish. Instead, the Japanese use a tool to express the nature of things by adding a hiragana character to the noun.
• There are only two verb tenses: the present and the past .
• There is a precise vocabulary. As in English, Japanese uses a polite word depending on the time of day: morning ( Ohayô gozaimasu ), noon ( Konnichiwa ) and afternoon ( Konbanwa ).

The Japanese language and politeness Grammatically, politeness (or keigo ) is indicated by the form of the verb and the honorific form of words. The choice of vocabulary or topic are fundamental elements. By the way, the Japanese pay a lot of attention to courtesy, even with tourists. Therefore, it is important to learn its subtleties to avoid misunderstandings. Japanese grammar on video There are websites like Japoneando , Aprendejapones.com or Let’s talk in Japanese that offer Japanese coursesonline, which can be a good way to learn the language. Thanks to songs, games, video clips, etc., you will be able to:

• Learn the basics of Japanese ;
• review vocabulary ;
• improve accent .