Complex Predicates in Japanese

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Framework 3. Passive Constructions 4. Benefactive Constructions 5. Causative Constructions 6. Conclusion

About the author

Chiharu Uda Kikuta

Summary

Originally published in 1994, this volume analyses complex predicate constructions in Japanese in the framework of Head-driven Phrase Structure Grammar (HPSG). The book presents the theoretical framework as a basis of the following analyses and discusses thematic roles, reflexive binding and case marking. Attention is also given to passive, benefactive and causative constructions.

Product details

• Authors: Chiharu Uda Kikuta
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138394193
• ISBN: 978-1-138-39419-3
• No. of pages: 374
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Japanese Linguistics; Routledge Library Editions: Japanese Linguistics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, Japanese, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Grammar, syntax and morphology, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Language Arts / Grammar