Hello,
To preface, I've taken a look at the wiki and the resources provided already in the wiki. I'm looking for extra insights from the community for a rather specific request. Excuse me if it at some points sounds kind of vague, as this is something I'm looking for a family member, as a gift.
I'm looking for the following:
– includes or focuses on the analysis of how the Japanese language evolved/changed throughout the ages, usage of particular phrases in a historical context, how alphabet evolved throughout history: anything alongside these lines.
– good phonetic dictionary (they do have a 'regular/basic one', whatever that means)
– lastly, please give any recommendations on caligraphy resources (at beginners level). I might have missed it in the Wiki…
Thank you all in advance for your recommendations!
by RazorOfOccam