Ars grammaticae Iaponicae linguae

Name: Ars grammaticae Iaponicae linguae
Author: Diego Collado

By Diego Collado

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A concise Latin-language grammar that presents pronunciation guidance and orthographic marks for Japanese phonemes, followed by systematic treatments of parts of speech: nouns and their declensions, pronouns, verb formation and conjugations across tenses and moods, irregular verbs, particles, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. It explains syntactic case government and provides rules for numeral systems and counting classifiers. Examples illustrate each rule with Latin translations, and the volume closes with conjugation tables, usage notes, errata, and prefatory remarks for learners. The work emphasizes practical application and a condensed reference format.

About the Author

Diego Collado

Diego Collado was a Spanish Jesuit missionary and linguist known for his significant contributions to the study of the Japanese language in the early 17th century. His notable works include "Diego Collado's Grammar of the Japanese Language" and "Ars grammaticae Iaponicae linguae," which provided foundational insights into Japanese grammar and phonetics. Collado's efforts were instrumental in bridging cultural and linguistic gaps between Japan and the West during a time of increasing European interest in Asia. His writings remain valuable resources for linguists and historians studying the evolution of Japanese language education.