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文法制度化

English translation: Systematization of grammar

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Japanese term or phrase:文法制度化
English translation:Systematization of grammar

13:54 Apr 23, 2013
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Japanese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Social Sciences - Linguistics
Japanese term or phrase: 文法制度化
This is part of title of an abstract for s linguistic study.

I just want to check that I am correct in tr, or translating this as 'grammatical systemization', or whether a better term may exist.

It is talking about the patterns whereby grammar takes on new forms and meanings.

Any help appreciated!

Thanks

Nicholas
Nicholas Hallsworth
Japan
Local time: 15:37
Systematization of grammar
Explanation:
I think "systematization" would be a more appropriate translation here, because the Japanese term implies creating a system (制度), arranging the existing grammar in a, well, systematized way, not bringing it to a certain standard （標準・規範） or creating one.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/systematization
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/standardization
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MariyaN (X)
United States
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Thanks! I opted for 'systemization of grammar' in the end.
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3the standardization of grammar
David Gibney
3Systematization of grammar
MariyaN (X)


  

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the standardization of grammar


Explanation:
I think for creating a system of rules for language "standardization" could work depending on context but I see no problem with using "systemization"

David Gibney
Ireland
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Asker: Hi David! Thanks a lot for your quick response!

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Systematization of grammar


Explanation:
I think "systematization" would be a more appropriate translation here, because the Japanese term implies creating a system (制度), arranging the existing grammar in a, well, systematized way, not bringing it to a certain standard （標準・規範） or creating one.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/systematization
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/standardization

MariyaN (X)
United States
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
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Thanks! I opted for 'systemization of grammar' in the end.
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