RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023)

Semantic Structure Verb ‘open’ in Indonesian and Japanese : Natural Semantic Metalanguage

Jaka Budiman (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Linguistic Department)
Mulyadi (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Linguistic Department)
Siti Muharami Malayu (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Linguistic Department)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2023

Abstract

This study discusses the semantic structure of the verb 'open' in Indonesian and Japanese. This research uses the MSA theory pioneered by Wierzbicka. Data was obtained and collected using the interview method. The results of the findings obtained two categorizations of the verb 'open' in Indonesian and Japanese, they are: a) using tools (by using tools) and b) using hands (by part of body). The semantic structure of the verb 'open' in Indonesian and Japanese is almost similar. Even so, there are several different verbs in the semantic structure, including: meretas (開封するkaifū suru), merintis & merambah (開拓する kaitaku suru), mementang, membentangkan, membeber, menggelar & menghamparkan (広げるhirogeru), dan menyingkap (捲るmekuru & はだけるhadakeru). The difference in the semantic structure of the Indonesian and the Japanese language occurs due to the cultural characteristics of the two peoples and the different language differences. Thus, it also results in a different mindset in each language.

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Journal Info

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jret

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa, 2406-9019 (Print ISSN), 2443-0668 (Electronic ISSN) is the Journal of Linguistics who published research articles and of theoretical articles in linguistic science which published by Linguistic Department, Postgraduated Program, Universitas Warmadewa. The journal is ...