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Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
Published by Universitas Diponegoro
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Moral Mathematics and Personal Identity: An Ethical Analysis of Minato's Actions Sealing Kyūbi in the Anime Naruto Shippūden Amirullah, Achmad Rasyid; Rofhani, Rofhani
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i1.302-314

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In utilitarianism, actions are considered right to the extent that they maximize benefits for as many people as possible. However, every act of sacrifice raises a fundamental question: who benefits, and who suffers? The pursuit of collective good often overlooks the individuals who bear the burden of such decisions. Fiction often provides a space to reflect on these moral conflicts in concrete terms. A relevant example can be found in the Anime Naruto Shippuden, where Minato Namikaze seals the destructive Kyūbi into his newborn son, Naruto Uzumaki. This decision saves thousands of Konoha citizens but condemns Naruto to an isolated childhood, social rejection, and an unchosen identity. This article critically analyzes this dilemma through Derek Parfit's concepts of Moral Mathematics and personal identity. Using a qualitative approach and close reading as a thought experiment, this study analyzes episodes 168 and 246–249 of Naruto Shippuden to test moral rationality. The results of the analysis show that Minato's actions reflect the moral miscalculation criticized by Parfit, because individual suffering is reduced to an instrument for collective benefit. Minato's actions also violate the limits of moral autonomy that should be inherent in every individual. These findings show that works of fiction can serve as a reflective space for moral philosophy.
Dimensi Kepribadian Kobayashi Makoto dalam Film Colorful melalui Teori Big Five Personality Oktaviani, Diah Ayu; Winingsih, Irma
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i1.235-249

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This study aims to describe the personality of Kobayashi Makoto, the main character in Keiichi Hara’s Colorful (2010), using Paul T. Costa Jr. and Robert R. McCrae’s Big Five Personality (OCEAN) model. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with observation and note-taking techniques. The findings reveal that three of Makoto’s personality dimensions, Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, and Extraversion are dynamic and show positive development throughout the narrative. The Agreeableness dimension also exhibits minor improvement, reflected in Makoto’s gradual reduction of defensiveness and increased willingness to form healthier interpersonal connections. Meanwhile, the Neuroticism dimension remains relatively stagnant at a high level, indicating enduring emotional instability rooted in past trauma. These results suggest that Colorful portrays not only a spiritual journey but also the psychological process of adolescence in confronting emotional wounds, discovering life’s meaning, and rebuilding a sense of self and relational responsibility.
Perubahan Identitas Tokoh Light Yagami Sebagai ‘Kira’ Dalam Anime Death Note Menurut Psikoanalisis Lacanian Arif, Ahmad Fadhil Aulia; Oemiati, Sri
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i1.250-262

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This study aims to describe the identity transformation of Light Yagami as Kira in the anime Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the research focuses on understanding the character and the context surrounding his psychological development. Death Note was chosen as the primary data source because Light demonstrates a drastic shift in identity—from an intelligent high school student to a murderer who justifies his actions in the name of justice. Lacan’s psychoanalytic theory is employed to examine this transformation, as it highlights the relationship between desire, lack, language, and the law. The findings show that Light’s development corresponds to three Lacanian stages: the mirror stage, the symbolic order, and the real. In the mirror stage, Light constructs an ideal image of himself as a bringer of justice. His inherent human lack then generates a desire to become a perfect, god like figure. Within the symbolic order, this desire materializes through the Death Note, which functions as a symbol of absolute authority over moral law. In the stage of the real, Light becomes trapped in a destructive form of jouissance that ultimately consumes his humanity. Altogether, these stages reveal that Kira is a constructed illusion Light creates to mask his fundamental human limitations.
Analisis Multidimensi Chikan (Pelecehan Seksual) di Transportasi Kereta Api Tokyo: Menelusuri Faktor Lingkungan, Sosial-Budaya, dan Hukum Putra Prayitno, Alif Hafidz; Aryanto, Bayu
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i1.184-195

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This study aims to holistically analyze the Chikan phenomenon in Tokyo's train transportation by identifying multidimensional driving factors and evaluating the effectiveness of existing countermeasures. The research employs a Mixed Methods approach with a Convergent Parallel design, where quantitative and qualitative data are collected simultaneously and integrated through cross-validation. Findings reveal that the issue is driven by the dynamic interaction of environmental factors such as extreme physical congestion providing anonymity, socio-cultural factors including stigma that leads to low reporting rates of approximately 80%, legal challenges in providing proof, and psychological factors related to frotteurism among perpetrators. The study concludes that one-dimensional technical solutions, such as Women-Only Cars, are insufficient to fully eradicate the culture of harassment as they only serve as short-term symptom management. Consequently, an integrated approach encompassing legal reform, anti-stigma social education, and clinical rehabilitation for perpetrators is necessary to address the root causes sustainably.
Tantangan dan Strategi Komunikasi Lintas Budaya Mahasiswa D3 Bahasa Jepang Selama Magang di Jepang Astuti, Bekti Setio; Muryati, Sri; Trismanto, Trismanto; Cahyani, Septa Wiki Dwi
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i1.315-326

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This study aims to identify the challenges and intercultural communication strategies of Indonesian vocational students majoring in Japanese during their internship programs in Japan. Despite possessing intermediate Japanese proficiency at the JLPT N3 level, students often experience difficulties in pragmatic communication and cross-cultural interaction in Japanese workplaces. This research employs a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to 50 students, with 35 valid responses analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage). Qualitative data were obtained from open-ended responses and analyzed using thematic coding.  The results indicate that the main challenges include expressing disagreement, responding to criticism, understanding indirect instructions, and interpreting ambiguous expressions characteristic of Japan’s high-context communication style. To cope with these challenges, students adopt several strategies, such as direct clarification, observation and imitation of local communicative behavior, peer consultation, and selective use of digital translation tools. Furthermore, the internship experience contributes significantly to students’ understanding of Japanese work culture, including values of diligence, punctuality, responsibility, and respect for hierarchy. These findings highlight the importance of pre-departure training that integrates linguistic competence with intercultural communication and pragmatic awareness to better prepare vocational students for professional environments in Japan.
Manifestasi Empati Dan Kemanusiaan Dalam Dinamika Interaksi Takashi Natsume Dalam Anime Natsume Yuojinchou “Season 1” Skiara, Mohammad Zen; Saguni, Fatimah; BA, Saude; Anirah, Andi
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i1.327-338

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Empathy and human values are fundamental to ethical social relations, yet their representation in popular culture, particularly anime, remains underexplored. This study analyzes the manifestation of empathy and human values in the interaction dynamics of Takashi Natsume in Natsume Youjinchou Season 1. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and narrative analysis, the study applies theories of cognitive and affective empathy (Batson & Decety), altruism (Myers), multidimensional tolerance (Hjerm), human dignity (Ferdynus), and moral agency (Vriens et al.). The findings show that Natsume’s empathy is reflected in sensitivity to others’ suffering, voluntary care, acceptance of difference, respect for dignity, and moral responsibility in safeguarding the Book of Friends. Empathy is thus positioned as a relational moral practice that underlies moral agency and a non-human-centered conception of humanity within the narrative. 
Negosiasi Istilah-Istilah Spesifik Budaya Religi Islam dalam Penerjemahan Al-Quran Bahasa Jepang Haniza, Asma; Hariri, Tatang; Sajarwa, Sajarwa
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i1.339-352

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The translation of Qur’anic religious texts involved terminological negotiation or the negotiation of religious identity as a translator’s stance in conveying meaning across different languages and cultures. This study aimed to analyze patterns of negotiation in the translation of Islamic religious terms in the Japanese translation of Surah Al-Baqarah of the Qur’an by Saeed Sato, published bye Japan Muslim Association in 2009, as well as to explore the religious, cultural, and theological factors that influenced the emergence of translation negotiation processes. This study employed a qualitative descriptive method with comparative and interpretative approaches. Data collection was conducted through close reading, identification of religiously nuanced linguistic units, and systematic organization into comparative tables. The findings revealed eight patterns of negotiation of Islamic religious terms, including terms related to specific religious practices, morality and ethics, eschatology, religious figures, religious groups, supernatural beings, revelation and enlightenment, and religious activities.     Other findings indicated that the primary influencing factors included theological and historical differences, the religious-cultural background or history of the target readers, and moral values.
The Representation of Independence in the Japanese Original and Indonesian Translation of Madogiwa no Totto-chan Ratna, Maharani Patria
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i1.353-365

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This study examines the representation of independence in the original Japanese novel Madogiwa no Totto-chan and its Indonesian translation. Data are collected from selected episodes in the original text and Indonesian translation that describe the social value of independence. Previous studies have discussed educational values and social values, but have not examined how independence shifts through domestication at the micro-narrative level. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and comparative text analysis, the study employs close reading techniques on the data by comparing the original Japanese text and the Indonesian translation. The main findings of this study indicate This study shows that the representation of independence in Madogiwa no Totto-chan undergoes a shift when translated into Indonesian. In general, Japanese text tends to frame independence as loose independence based on trust—characterized by spontaneous actions, markers of intensity, and leniency given by authority figures. In contrast, Indonesian text represents independence as a permitted and more orderly choice, so that the characters feel more normative under the supervision of authority figures. 
Perception of Generative AI Use for Japanese Speaking among Indonesian Workers in Japan Seruni, Ayu Putri; Lustiyantie, Ninuk; Setiadi, Samsi
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i2.366-378

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This study aims to determine the perception of Indonesian workers in Japan towards the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a medium for practicing speaking Japanese. The background of this research is from the development of Society 5.0 technology in Japan which emphasizes the integration between the physical and digital worlds, including in the field of language learning. Generative AI, such as ChatGPT and similar applications, offers great potential in supporting interactive, adaptive, and contextual speaking exercises without time or place limitations. This study used a survey method with the distribution of online questionnaires to a number of Indonesian workers in various sectors in Japan. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively quantitatively to identify the level of acceptance, perceived benefits, and obstacles faced in the use of AI as a learning medium. The results of the study based on PLS-SEM showed that knowledge and use of generative AI had the most dominant effect on the use of generative AI (β = 0.698; t = 10.234), difficulty speaking Japanese (β = 0.329; t = 3.652), confidence, exposure to speech and demographics was not significant, and the predictive ability of the model was moderately strong (R² = 0.635). The use of generative AI as a medium for Japanese speaking practice in Indonesian workers in Japan is determined by AI literacy and the level of difficulty in speaking, not psychological or demographic factors. This research is useful for identifying the advantages and disadvantages of using AI so that it helps improve the Japanese language communication skills of Indonesian workers in the workplace.
Strategi Pembelajaran Terminologi Bahasa Jepang pada Pekerja Migran Indonesia di Jepang Saputra, Muhammad Ramadhan; Visiaty, Arianty
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 2 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan (On Progress)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i2.379-393

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Vocabulary mastery is essential for language learning, particularly for understanding terminology in specific fields. Terminology refers to specialized vocabulary used to express specific concepts accurately. For Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) in Japan, mastery of workplace terminology is important for effective communication and improved productivity. To master terminology effectively, learners need appropriate vocabulary-learning strategies. This study aims to identify the types and frequencies of vocabulary-learning strategies used by PMI, especially in learning terminology. The study employed a mixed-methods approach using questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire was adapted from the Vocabulary Learning Strategy Questionnaire (VLSQ) by Puagsang et al. (2017) and distributed to 122 PMI participants, while interviews were conducted with 9 informants. The findings show that PMI uses various strategies, including social, memory, cognitive, metacognitive, and determination strategies. The most frequently used strategy is translating Japanese vocabulary into Indonesian. The study also found that the use of vocabulary-learning strategies is influenced by PMI’s living and working environments, both of which are second-language environments. These conditions require PMI to develop a strong understanding of Japanese vocabulary and terminology, encouraging them to apply different learning strategies. In addition, continuous exposure to Japanese through workplace communication and reading activities supports their vocabulary acquisition. Therefore, translating Japanese into Indonesian becomes the strategy most commonly used by PMI. 

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