Recognizing common phrases used in literature.

Learn to recognise set phrases (慣用句) that frequently appear in literature such as idiomatic expressions, proverbs and other figures of speech.
Familiarise yourself with transitional phrases that are typically used to indicate shifts in time or space, a change of scene, or the progression of the plot.
Get to know emotive phrases, words or expressions commonly used to convey characters’ emotions, such as surprise, fear, happiness, and sadness.

Understand descriptive phrases employed in literature to create vivid imagery or give detailed descriptions
Discover rhetorical phrases, these are used to make language more impactful or persuasive, such as exaggerations, understatements, irony, and other rhetorical devices.
Recognise the frequent use of ambient phrases to describe the atmosphere, mood, and tone of the story, which play a critical role in shaping the readers’ experience.

Pay attention to seasonal phrases and terms relevant to traditional Japanese culture often found in literature, which deepen the poetic and aesthetic appeal of the story.
Learn the synonyms and antonyms of common words, this will help in understanding the nuances of the text and the author’s intent.
Identify literary-specific vocabulary, words that are common in literature but not frequently used in daily conversations, these will enhance your understanding of the text.

Regularly engage with literary texts in Japanese, such as novels, short stories, and poems, to familiarise yourself with the common phrases used in literature.
Practise translating these phrases into English to fully understand their meaning and context.
Beyond recognising, try to interpret the meaning of these phrases based on the context, keeping in mind that not all phrases can be translated directly from Japanese to English.