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Mar 15, 2024 · It is common, however, to divide the 1,200-year history into four or five periods; Old Japanese (up to the 8th century), Late Old Japanese (9th–11th century), Middle Japanese (12th–16th century), Early Modern Japanese (17th–18th century), and Modern Japanese (19th century to the present).
- Masayoshi Shibatani
Learn about the history of the Japanese language from its ancient origins to the present day. Explore how the language evolved from the first contact with China and Korea, the influence of European words and languages, the honorific system, and the different scripts and numerals. Discover how the language developed from Old Japanese to Middle Japanese to Modern Japanese.
Summary. The Northeast Asia is one of the unique points on the globe where there are many language isolates and portmanteau families. From a conservative point of view, the Japanese language is a member of such a portmanteau family that has recently and increasingly been called Japonic in the Western literature.
This account provides a comprehensive study of how the Japanese language has developed and adapted, providing a much needed resource for scholars. A History of the Japanese Language is invaluable to all those interested in the Japanese language and also students of language change generally.
- Bjarke Frellesvig
- 2010
Learn how the Japanese language evolved from its Proto-Japonic era to the modern era, with influences from Korean, Chinese, European and other languages. Discover the key events, characters and changes that shaped the Japanese language over time. Find out how the Japanese language today is influenced by its own culture and history.
Oct 13, 1999 · History of the Japanese Language. Varieties of Japanese. Regional Dialects. Social Styles of Speech. Further Readings. Introduction. The Japanese language is spoken by the approximately 120 million inhabitants of Japan, and by the Japanese living in Hawaii and on the North and South American mainlands.