<DIV><B><DIV>Japanese Language in Use is the companion volume to Japanese Linguistics: An Introduction. Using a wide range of examples drawn from everyday life and literary texts, Japanese Language in Use introduces pragmatics, discourse, and language and culture in the Japanese context. The book covers:</DIV><B><DIV> <B>* Language in context<B>* Japanese in conversation</DIV><B><DIV>* Honorifics and politeness</DIV><B><DIV>* Language and gender</DIV><B><DIV>* Young people's language</DIV><B><DIV> </DIV><B><DIV>Key concepts of Japanese language in use are introduced in a succinct and accessible way, with texts and exercises to aid student understanding. This is the ideal first introduction to Japanese language in context for undergraduate or postgraduate students. </DIV></DIV>