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Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture
Published by Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
ISSN : 26555836     EISSN : 26554836     DOI : -
Core Subject : Humanities, Art,
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Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture is an academic, open access, and peer-reviewed journal founded and first published in 2018 by the Japanese Department Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, Semarang. Focusing on Japanese linguistics, literature, and culture as it is viewed from one or multi disciplines perspective. Issues are published two times per year (in May and November), and articles are published in Indonesian or in English.
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Exploring the correlation between collocational mastery and Japanese language proficiency levels Firmansyah, Dian Bayu; Haryono, Haryono; Hariyadi, Bagus Reza
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.v7i2.12483

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Mastering collocation is a crucial aspect of second language acquisition at the B2 level, particularly in Japanese. Understanding collocation allows learners to comprehend common word combinations used in everyday conversation. This study aims to explore the understanding of collocation among Japanese language learners and to identify errors in their sentence construction. Using a mixed-method approach, the research includes collocation knowledge tests, questionnaires, and interviews to collect data from Japanese language learners in Indonesia. The findings indicate that many learners struggle with proper collocation usage, largely due to the influence of their native language and a limited understanding of suitable word combinations in Japanese. However, with effective teaching methods and consistent practice, learners can improve their grasp of collocation, which will lead to more effective and natural communication in Japanese. This study concludes that a strong command of collocation significantly enhances Japanese language proficiency, particularly in terms of fluency and contextual understanding. The research intends to contribute to the development of collaborative learning strategies in Japanese, especially for non-native speakers, to facilitate daily communication in the language.
Stereotypes of Japanese women in the Meiji era in Tsuda Umeko: Osatsu ni Natta Ryuugakusei Laili, Sofiana Dwi Nur; Noviana, Fajria
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.v7i2.12796

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This study aims to identify the stereotypes of Japanese women in the Meiji era as represented in the film Tsuda Umeko: Osatsu ni Natta Ryuugakusei. The movie tells the story of Umeko’s struggle against patriarchal culture and fighting for women’s rights in Japan. This research uses a qualitative method with Roland Barthes’ semiotic approach. The object of study is the movie Tsuda Umeko: Osatsu ni Natta Ryuugakusei, with data collection conducted through listening and note-taking techniques. The analysis is based on three main concepts in Barthes’ semiotics: denotation, connotation, and myth. Through the analysis, three strong stereotypes of Japanese women in the Meiji era were found, namely: 1) women are subordinate; 2) women are dependent on men; and 3) women are given limited access to education. From these three constructions of women’s stereotypes, it can be concluded that this movie reflects the patriarchy that was deeply rooted in the Meiji era. Therefore, it is necessary to change the mindset of society so that women are no longer positioned as subordinate parties but are given the space to develop and be equal to men, both in the domestic and public spheres.
Deconstruction of the wife figure in the Ie system in the anime Tadaima, Okaeri Putri, Rizqi Amelia; Puspitasari, Diana; Widodo, Heri
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.v7i2.12263

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The development of Japanese popular culture has given rise to various representations of non-traditional families, one of which is through the omegaverse subgenre in boys' love works. The anime Tadaima, Okaeri explicitly presents the omegaverse family through the character of Fujiyoshi Masaki, an omega man who plays the role of wife in the family. This study aims to analyze the deconstruction of the wife figure in the Japanese ie system using Derrida's perspective. The study uses content analysis of 12 episodes of Tadaima, Okaeri. The analysis focuses on the two main duties of the wife in the ie system, namely kaji (domestic work) and ikuji (childcare). The results show that Masaki consistently carries out domestic and caregiving activities traditionally attributed to women. This reversal disrupts binary oppositions such as male-female, public-domestic, dominant-submissive, which have been considered stable in the ie structure. Through Derrida's concept of hierarchy reversal and supplement, this anime shows that the role of wife is not a natural characteristic of women, but rather an interchangeable socio-cultural construct. However, Masaki's presence also further reinforces the patriarchal system that what is appropriate and suitable in the domestic sphere is the status of a wife.
Negotiating Japanese cultural identity in the Indonesian subtitling of the anime My Happy Marriage Haniza, Asma
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.v7i2.13053

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This study examines the negotiation of Japanese cultural identity in the Indonesian subtitling of the anime My Happy Marriage. Employing Newmark’s (1988) cultural categories and a qualitative descriptive approach, this research analyzes culturally specific terms and their translated counterparts through a comparative method. The data were obtained from selected dialogues in the anime and their Indonesian subtitles. The findings reveal that all five categories of cultural terms—ecology, material culture, social culture, organizations and concepts, and gestures and habits—are subject to various forms of negotiation in the subtitling process. These negotiations are influenced by cultural differences and by technical constraints inherent in audiovisual translation, particularly those related to subtitle space and duration. This study contributes to audiovisual translation studies by highlighting how cultural identity is strategically negotiated rather than merely transferred in anime subtitling.
Neurotic needs of Light Yagami in the anime series Death Note Pangestu, Anggoro Margi; Saifudin, Akhmad
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.v7i2.15301

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This study investigates the psychological dynamics of Light Yagami, the protagonist of the anime Death Note, through the lens of Horney’s theory. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the research analyzes selected scenes, dialogues, and behavioral patterns that reflect underlying neurotic tendencies. Data were drawn from the anime consisting of 37 episodes, from which 11 representative scenes were purposively selected based on their relevance to Horney’s theoretical categories. Qualitative content analysis was applied to link narrative elements with six dominant neurotic needs systematically. The results reveal that Light Yagami exhibits a coherent constellation of neurotic needs, including affection and approval, power, exploitation, personal achievement, social recognition, and perfection or unassailability. These needs emerge dynamically across the narrative, with an observable shift from early compliant tendencies toward aggressive neurotic trends following Light’s acquisition of the Death Note. The neurotic need for power functions as the central compensatory mechanism, while exploitation, achievement, and recognition reinforce an idealized self-image characterized by superiority and moral absolutism. Perfectionism operates as an integrative yet destabilizing force, ultimately contributing to psychological rigidity and self-defeat. The study concludes that Light’s transformation is best understood not merely as a moral or ideological descent but as the escalation of anxiety-driven neurotic defenses enabled by extraordinary external power. By applying Horney’s framework, this research demonstrates the analytical value of neo-Freudian personality theory for character studies and media psychology, particularly in interpreting morally ambiguous characters. The findings contribute to interdisciplinary approaches that integrate psychological theory, qualitative narrative analysis, and media-based personality construction.

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