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Jeminika Isyamy Esika
Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
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A semiotic analysis of the meaning of “Hikaru” in the song Hikaru Nara by Goose House Jeminika Isyamy Esika; Akhmad Saifudin
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v7i2.15734

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This study examines the construction of poetic meaning in the lyrics of the song Hikaru Nara by Goose House using Michael Riffaterre’s semiotic framework, supported by conceptual metaphor theory. The research aims to uncover the mechanisms of indirect expression, as well as to identify the matrix, model, variants, and hypogram that structure the symbolic meaning of the lyrics. A qualitative descriptive method with content analysis was employed, focusing on textual units containing metaphors, symbols, and semantic deviations. The findings reveal that the meaning of the lyrics is constructed through symbolic transformations rooted in natural imagery and journey metaphors. The matrix of the song reflects an inner transformation from suffering and darkness toward hope and emotional renewal, triggered by the presence of a significant figure represented as “light.” The model is dominated by natural and journey metaphors, while the variants appear in recurring symbols such as light, rain, stars, and sky. The hermeneutic reading demonstrates that meaning emerges dynamically through the interaction between linguistic signs, listener experiences, and socio-cultural contexts. This study contributes to the development of literary semiotics by demonstrating the relevance of Riffaterre’s theory in analyzing contemporary Japanese song lyrics and highlighting the role of conceptual metaphor in shaping poetic meaning.
Learning from the internship: Integrating Japanese corporate needs with the curriculum design of the Japanese Study Program Akhmad Saifudin; Bayu Aryanto; Fira Adelia Putri Febriyawati; Deny Kristiadi; Jeminika Isyamy Esika
LITE: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Vol. 22 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/lite.v22i1.13695

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This study examines how empirical data derived from internship programs in Japan can be systematically utilized to integrate Japanese corporate needs into the curriculum design of Japanese Studies programs in Indonesia. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach with an exploratory orientation, the research involved field monitoring, semi-structured interviews with Japanese host company representatives, Indonesian internship students, and intermediary agencies (kumiai), as well as document analysis of internship evaluations and curriculum materials. The findings reveal that Japanese companies prioritize competencies beyond linguistic proficiency, particularly professionalism and work ethics, workplace cultural literacy, strategic communication skills, and psychosocial readiness. The study further identifies a significant mismatch between language-oriented curricula and the multidimensional competencies required in Japanese workplace contexts. Through thematic analysis, four core competency domains were formulated: professionalism and work ethics, workplace cultural literacy, strategic communication, and mental readiness and adaptability. These competencies constitute the empirical basis for an industry-integrated curriculum model that positions internship programs not merely as experiential learning activities but also as continuous feedback mechanisms for curriculum development. The novelty of this study lies in its institutional and curriculum-oriented reconceptualization of internship programs by integrating industry expectations, student experiences, and intermediary agency perspectives into a unified curriculum framework. The findings contribute to studies on work-integrated learning and curriculum internationalization and provide practical implications for Japanese Studies programs seeking to align academic preparation with global workplace demands.
Co-Authors Akhmad Saifudin Bayu Aryanto Deny Kristiadi Fira Adelia Putri Febriyawati