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The Languages of Japan and Korea by Routledge provides an essential introductory reference for studying the linguistic landscape of the region. This volume offers detailed descriptions of major modern and pre-modern language varieties within a consistent and organized format. Readers can explore in-depth discussions of Korean, Japanese, Ainu, and representative members of the Ryukyuan language chain. The text is structured into language sketches that cover fundamental linguistic elements including phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and lexicon. By focusing on specific aspects of syntactic interest, this work serves as a comprehensive resource for those studying the linguistic structures of East Asia.

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This Routledge publication provides detailed descriptions of major modern and pre-modern language varieties in the Japan and Korea region.

The text includes in-depth discussions of Korean, Japanese, Ainu, and main groupings of the Ryukyuan chain.

Language sketches are organized into specific sections covering phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and lexicon.

The volume serves as a long-needed introductory reference source for studying regional linguistic structures.

Content places specific emphasis on aspects of syntactic interest for academic and reference use.

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Release Date
16 May 2012
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15 August 2008

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