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Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture
ISSN : 26555836     EISSN : 26554836     DOI : -
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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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Articles 86 Documents
Polysemous Dajare wordplay in Japanese-language advertisement series titled Santarou: A pragmatic study Mustaqim, Ilham Hijrah; Sunarni, Nani; Suryadimulya, Agus Suherman
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v5i2.7788

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Dajare is a type of Japanese wordplay used in humorous contexts. Previous studies have only examined dajare formed through homophonic or semi-homophonic word pairs, while polysemous wordplay is more commonly found in English-language puns. This study seeks to describe dajare based on polysemy found in a series of Japaneselanguage television advertisements titled Santarou produced by Au. This study uses the qualitative-descriptive method to describe polysemous dajare found in the data source. The theory used is Attardo’s (2017) general theory of verbal humor to describe how the dajare creates humor in the advertisements. It can be concluded that polysemous dajare wordplay in the data revolves around the incongruity between the original meaning of a word and its derivation in slang and colloquial language.
Western power relations against the East in the Code Geass anime series Wijaya, Michael Janshen; Puspitasari, Diana; Suryadi, Yudi
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v5i2.7550

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The aim of the research is to identify four power relations of the West over the East in the anime series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion by using postcolonial studies, namely Edward Said's concept of Orientalism. This type of research is qualitative descriptive research. This study used observing and note-taking techniques in the data collection process. Data analysis in this study consisted of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the four power relations of the West over the East are present in the form of British power over Japan. The first is political power, shown by Britannia as the ruler of Japan. Second, intellectual power is demonstrated by the influence of the Britannia media in portraying Eleven in a bad image. The three cultural powers, shown by the influence of Britannia positioned themselves as a party capable of modernizing Japan. The four moral powers are demonstrated by the form of criticism of a Prince of Britannia who saw the resistance carried out by the Japanese. The conclusion is the influence of the most incredible power is political power through Britannia which affects the lives of Japanese people in New Japan/Area 11.
Indonesian students’ motivation to pursue tertiary education in Japan Umoro, Anisa Ledy
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v5i2.8282

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This paper aims to investigate the motivations of Indonesian students to pursue tertiary education in Japan. Investigating the experiences and perspectives of five Indonesian students, collected through in-dept interview, pursuing a degree program in Japan, this study argued that academic factors alone proved insufficient in capturing a comprehensive picture of students' motivation. The findings revealed that while academic motivation remained as an important driving force, socio-cultural factors contributed heavily to maintaining the students’ interest towards Japan. Interestingly, the findings also revealed that the students’ consideration to continue study in Japan was heavily influenced by routine and seemingly mundane matters namely, day-to-day living experience, such as the tolerance exhibited by Japanese society towards religious practices, the geographical proximity, and safety concerns, rather than being primarily driven by academic ambitions. Thus, to gain comprehensive students’ motivations in pursuing higher education abroad, it is necessary to contextualize it within a broader socio-cultural background.
The use of TikTok as Japanese learning media Fitrianingsih, Fitrianingsih; Nurjaleka, Lisda
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v5i2.8547

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In this technological era, social media has an important role in all fields. Various types of social media are used by the public, one of which is TikTok. TikTok's diverse video content provides benefits for its users. One type of video content that can be found on TikTok is learning video content that can be used as an alternative learning resource or learning media. One of the many learning video content found on TikTok is language learning video content. For example, Japanese language learning video content. The learning video content needs to be sorted first so that its use can be maximized. For this reason, this study aims to determine the type of learning and the level of Japanese language profiency contained in the Japanese language learning video content on TikTok. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method which is providing detailed and factual data interpretation. Based on the research, there are 7 types of Japanese language learning (Aisatsu, Bunka, Bunpou, Goi, Kaiwa, Linguistics, and Moji) that can be found on TikTok video content. Meanwhile, the level of Japanese language proficiency that be found is level A1 to level B2 and level N5 to level N1.
Keigo learning in building omotenashi no kokoro through a communicative language teaching approach Sari, Christine Dian Permata; Kastuti, Teti Indriati
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v5i2.8432

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In building interpersonal relationships through omotenashi no kokoro (Excellent Service), Keigo is a crucial aspect to consider when communicating in Japanese. Keigo, both in terms of grammar and its usage concept, is quite complicated. Therefore, the role of instructors in delivering Keigo learning materials is expected to motivate students to improve their communication skills while mastering the art of creating interpersonal connections. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is chosen as the teaching method. This research aims to provide an alternative teaching experience focusing on omotenashi no kokoro. The research method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The research subjects are students of the Japanese Language Program at Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta (UTY) taking the hospitality course. The research is conducted through observation by analyzing CLT-based learning activities using three steps: mechanical practice, meaningful practice, and communicative practice. The study results indicate that with the CLT method, students can use Keigo through word or phrase repetition, understand the meaning of words and expressions in sentences, and freely actualize themselves through improvisation and exploration of conversational contexts. A new finding from this research is that the CLT teaching method is effective when applied to the hospitality course, emphasizing building interpersonal relationships through omotenashi no kokoro.
Japanese native speakers' perception of Brawijaya University Japanese Language Education Students' intonation pronunciation of Aizuchi Soudesuka 'Aisy, Naura Rohadatul
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v6i1.8638

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This study uses a qualitative approach by presenting data descriptively. This study aims to determine how Japanese native speakers perceive Japanese learners' soudesuka’s intonation pronunciation. Three Japanese native speakers participated in this study and have assessed the pronunciation of Japanese learners' aizuchi soudesuka intonation. The findings showed that nine out of ten respondents can pronounce soudesuka which means “understand,” with the correct descending intonation; only three out of ten respondents can pronounce soudesuka which means “asking question,” with the right ascending intonation; and six out of ten respondents can pronounce soudesuka which means “happy, joy, or surprise” with the right descending intonation. The results of this study indicate that, according to Japanese native speakers, respondents tend to be more able to pronounce soudesuka with descending intonation than soudesuka with ascending intonation.
Danseigo and joseigo in the film Isshuukan Furenzu Tasman, Annisa Qamara; Haristiani, Nuria
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v6i1.8696

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This research is motivated by the characteristics of the Japanese language which are owned by languages from other countries, namely variations in the gender differences of the speakers. Variations in the gender differences of speakers in Japanese are divided into two, namely danseigo (male language variety) and joseigo (female language variety). The purpose of this language variation research is to find out what kinds of languages are used by men and women in a data source, namely the Isshuukan Furenzu film. The method used is descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out using note-taking techniques. The results of this study found linguistic aspects of the variety of languages based on gender, namely ninshou daimeishi, shuujoshi, and kandoushi. The ninshou daimeishi found were watashi, watashitachi, ore, oretachi, anata, omae, anta, aisu, aitsura, and kanojo. Shuujosi found include zo, ze, sa, wa, wayone, no, noyo, deshou, kashira, yo, and no. Kandoushi found in the form of maa and hora.
Perlocutionary acts in Diera Nathania’s YouTube channel Hidayat, Salsabila Nadhifah Nur; Fitriana, Ita; Firmansyah, Dian Bayu
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v6i1.9041

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This study aims to analyze the effect of perlocutionary acts used when communicating in vlogs. This is qualitative descriptive research. The theory used to analyze the data in this study is Leech's theory of perlocutionary verbs. The data source in this study is Diera Nathania's YouTube channel, and the data is perlocutionary acts contained in the vlog. The data in this study were analyzed using documentation techniques and note-taking. The results showed that there were 2 utterances containing the perlocutionary verb get hearer to think about, 13 data to bring hearer to learn that, get hearer to do 4 data, 2 data distract, 1 data persuade, 1 data encourage, 1 data relieve tension, 2 data inspire, 1 data embarrass, 1 data frighten. Speeches that contain perlocutionary verbs teach the hearer what is most widely used to make YouTube viewers know something.
Dissociative identity disorder in the characters Mima and Rumi from Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue Villeneuve, Bianca Cynara; Puspitasari, Diana; Kadafi, Muammar
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v6i1.9056

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The purpose of this study is to describe the Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) of the character Mima and Rumi, from “Perfect Blue” created by Satoshi Kon. The research approach is descriptive and qualitative. The data collection method involves observation and note-taking. The data analysis technique used is content analysis, where acquired data is analyzed to draw conclusions. Based on the research findings, 37 instances of DID data were identified, consisting of 3 instances of amnesia, 9 instances of depersonalization, 13 instances of derealization, 3 instances of identity crisis data, and 9 instances of identity change data. The conclusion emphasizes the fact that both Mima and Rumi experience symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder, such as amnesia, depersonalization, derealization, identity crisis, and changes in identity. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexity of the characters, offering insights into the portrayal of DID in fiction.
Geiko's negotiation on the Ie system in the film Hanaikusa Putri, Sabrina Wanda; Puspitasari, Diana; Suryadi, Yudi
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v6i2.9643

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This research aims to describe how the geiko profession can serve as a form of women's negotiation within the ie system in the film Hanaikusa. The theory used in this research is the ie system. It is a qualitative descriptive study with data consisting of dialogues and screenshots that focus on geiko's negotiations with the ie system in the film Hanaikusa. The research employs the observation method and note-taking techniques in the data collection process. Data analysis techniques in this study include data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of the study indicate that there are 14 data on geiko's negotiations with the ie system, including 4 data on women's appearances (fuyo), 2 data on women's skills (fuko), 3 data on women's services and language (fugen), 3 data on women's moral values (futoku), and 2 data on unmarried women and child care. Based on the results of the data analysis, it can be concluded that the geiko profession, although not conforming to traditional female roles in the ie system, is capable of transcending the conventional values associated with women.