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A Dictionary of Japanese Grammar

A three-volume grammar dictionary. Buy it to look things up, not to read straight through.

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Best for

Learners who want a durable lookup set

Avoid if

You want a course that tells you what to study next

Pricing

Paid volumes; sold separately

Platform

Print, Digital

Ease of use

Moderate

Pros

  • Learners who want a durable lookup set
  • People whose tutors already cite DoJG entries
  • Intermediate students leaving beginner textbooks

Cons

  • You want a course that tells you what to study next
  • You will not look up patterns from real Japanese
  • One free website already covers your questions

A Dictionary of Japanese Grammar is a three-book series from The Japan Times: basic, intermediate, and advanced. Entries explain a pattern, give examples, and note related forms. It is a dictionary of grammar, not a syllabus.

Who it fits

It fits learners who already meet patterns in class, textbooks, or reading and need a stable place to look them up. Many tutors cite these entries by name.

Limits

The books do not schedule reviews and they do not speak. Start with the basic volume. Tae Kim and Imabi remain free alternatives when you only need an explanation, not a shelf.

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