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HERMENEUTIC PARADIGM IN JAVANESE PLANT METAPHOR Arini Hidayah; I Dewa Putu Wijana; Hendrokumoro
Acceleration: Multidisciplinary Research Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Acceleration: Multidisciplinary Research Journal
Publisher : PT Akselerasi Karya Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70210/amrj.v3i1.117

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A metaphor is a stylistic device used to convey meaning by expressing a concept or idea through a comparison with another, distinct concept or idea. Metaphors implicitly establish a connection between two unrelated elements to provide a deeper understanding of a concept. This article specifically examines hermeneutic paradigms in Javanese plant metaphors by applying Ahimsa-Putra's paradigm theory in cultural studies. The literature review incorporates hermeneutic and metaphorical analyses from various books and journals. The study highlights that Javanese plant metaphors operate based on fundamental principles regarding their function and the way meaning is conveyed. The core principles include the recognition of comparative concepts and the use of figurative language. Metaphors help explain, illustrate, simplify, and reshape perspectives on reality. Their meaning and application vary across different contexts, cultures, and forms of communication, contributing to the clarity and expressiveness of language.
METAPHORICAL EXPRESSIONS OF BANANA NAMES IN JAVANESE LANGUAGE Hidayah, Arini; I Dewa Putu Wijana; Hendrokumoro
Acceleration: Multidisciplinary Research Journal Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Acceleration: Multidisciplinary Research Journal
Publisher : PT Akselerasi Karya Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70210/amrj.v3i3.145

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Plant naming in Javanese culture is not merely descriptive but is laden with metaphorical meaning that reflects cultural values and collective cognition. This study aims to uncover the cognitive processes behind the use of metaphors in the names of banana varieties (gĂȘdhang) in the Javanese language. The research method employed is descriptive qualitative, with data collected through documentation of the Javanese dictionary, observation, and interviews with local informants. Data analysis was conducted using a referential approach and a reflective-introspective method to identify the source domains, target domains, and conceptual structure of the metaphors. The results show that the metaphors in banana names take the form of idiomatic phrases, with loci based on construction attributes. Source domains include place, beauty, small things, position, and spirit beings, while target domains involve flavor, color, texture, seeds, and the number of fruits. The discussion highlights how language reflects local wisdom and cultural values, and how metaphors function conceptually in organizing human experiences. This study enriches conceptual metaphor theory and opens avenues for further exploration in other ethnobotanical lexicons.