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Japanese compound verbs : compounded elements as suffixes?

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Author

  • Pontus Andersson

Summary, in English

The previous classifications of Japanese verb-verb compounds – both syntactic and lexical – are described and their validity is tested in regard to syntax, semantics and lexicon though grammatical tests. Some comment on the possibilities of teaching Japanese compound verbs as suffixes is offered. Some possibilities for further research are suggested.

Department/s

Publishing year

2010

Language

English

Document type

Student publication for Bachelor's degree

Topic

  • Languages and Literatures

Keywords

  • sammansatta verb
  • japanska
  • compound verb
  • Japanese
  • verb suffix
  • syntax

Supervisor

  • Lars Larm