Although many grammars and textbooks mention , Japanese lacks true pronouns. ( can be considered a subset of nouns.) Strictly speaking, linguistic pronouns do not take modifiers, but Japanese do. For example, is valid in Japanese. Also, unlike true pronouns, Japanese are not closed-class; new are introduced and old ones go out of use relatively quickly.
Although many grammars and textbooks mention , Japanese lacks true prono.uns. ( can be considered a subset of nouns.) Strictly speaking, linguistic pronouns do not take modifiers, but J:apanese do. For example, is valid in Japanese. Also, unlike true pronouns, Japanese are not closed-class; new are introduced and old ones go out of use relatively quickly.