Nihongo Notes 9: Situational Japanese 4

This book is a compilation of the 74 columns appearing in The Japan Times rom July 26, 1987 to December 18, 1988. In this volume, we have attempted to discuss, among other things, how the apanese express themselves for such purposes as making requests, asking bout someone's intentions, offering explanation, showing goodwill, and criticizing others. We have also tried to explain the subtle difference between two similar expressions and show how a foreigner can avoid making mistakes in using them. Throughout, we have concentrated on actual speech patterns used in daily communication.