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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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Analyzing the impact of ethnic identity on phonological variation: A case study of the Tamil community in Japan Shen, Zijun; Zhao, Mingting
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.v6i2.9689

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This completely delves into the tricky relationship between ethnic identification and phonological version inside the Tamil neighborhood in Japan. The Japanese Tamil community, like many diasporic communities, faces the task of preserving its ethnic identification and linguistic heritage in a multicultural context. In this multicultural Japanese society, the place where several languages and cultures intersect, this teaches about objectives to shed light on how the renovation of ethnic identification influences the phonological patterns of Tamil speakers. Drawing upon set-up sociolinguistic theories, this study seeks to unravel the multifaceted dynamics at play. Language version is now not a random occurrence; it is systematic and regularly associated with sociocultural factors. By focusing on the phonological aspects, this explores how the Tamil neighborhood navigates linguistic variety while keeping its ethnic identity.The research employs a detailed case study approach, allowing for an in-depth analysis of the phonological variations. Through interviews, recordings, and linguistic diaries, the study captures the natural speech patterns of Tamil speakers in Japan, providing valuable insights into how they adapt their language in this multicultural environment. The findings of this study are anticipated to be twofold. Firstly, they will enrich our understanding of language variation, especially within the context of diasporic communities. The nuanced phonological editions uncovered will furnish precious facts for linguists and sociolinguists fascinated by the complexities of language use in multicultural settings. Secondly, this study will shed light on the elaborate interaction between language, ethnicity, and identification in numerous sociolinguistic contexts like Japan. The adaptability of the Tamil neighborhood in negotiating their linguistic identification while accommodating linguistic variety can serve as a mannequin for different ethnic communities in various societies. Ultimately, this finds out about seeks to discover the profound effect of sociolinguistic elements on the maintenance of ethnic identity. It contributes to our broader grasp of language's position as an automobile for cultural upkeep and expression of identification in the world tapestry of multicultural societies.
Contrastive analysis between the verb ‘hakobu’ in Japanese and the verb ‘membawa’ in Indonesian Novianti, Annisativa; Judiasri, Melia Dwi; Kusrini, Dewi
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.v6i1.10112

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This study contrasting hakobu verb in Japanese with membawa verb in Indonesian. Hakobu verb if translated into Indonesian can be interpreted as 'membawa'. However, hakobu verb does not always have the meaning ‘membawa’ when translated into Indonesian. This can cause errors when translating hakobu verb into Indonesian or vice versa. The purpose of this study is to find out the similarities and differences between hakobu verb in Japanese with membawa verb in Indonesian in order to anticipate errors in Japanese learners. The method used is descriptive contrastive analysis method in which data in the form of sentences are obtained from websites and e-books totaling 37 sentences. Based on the data analysis it can be concluded that there are 3 similarities and 2 differences between hakobu verb and membawa verb. The similarity between hakobu verb with membawa verb is both having the meaning of (1) transport, move using tools; (2) holding, lifting while walking; (3) putting on something while moving. While the difference between the hakobu verb with membawa verb is hakobu verb has the meaning of (1) to carry out, to do; (2) making progress, in progress, ongoing but membawa verb doesn't have that meaning. Another difference is membawa verb has the meaning of (1) invite out, to go together; (2) to bring about, to cause; (3) pull, involve, while hakobu verb doesn't have that meaning. The results of this study can provide input for Japanese language teaching in the future.
Strategy of politeness through Japanese respect in the anime My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom Season 1 Demiyati, Lely; Susanti, Rita; Aziz, Hafizh Abdul
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.v6i1.10118

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Japan is famous for its politeness in language. Politeness in Japanese is inseparable from culture. Anime is a form of global culture. Anime is also well-known as one of the reasons Japanese language learners are interested in Japanese. It is this background that makes the writer research "Strategy of Politeness through Japanese Respect in the Anime My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom Season 1". This data source is used because there are many uses of Japanese language honorifics in the conversations of the nobility. Honorifics found in data are analyzed using Yule's speech act theory (1996), Brown and Levinson's politeness strategies (1987), and Kabaya's Japanese language honorifics theory (2008). Based on the analysis results, many on-record strategies with positive politeness were found due to the status of the speech participants from among the nobility, who are used to various forms of respect. The don't do the FTA strategy was not found because the participants said their intentions clearly. The most widely used form of respect is sonkeigo because it respects the speech partner, and there is a difference in status. Factors in the use of honorifics that influence the use of sonkeigo and kenjougo are human relations, feelings and forms of delivery.
Use of Marugoto teaching materials for Communication Science Department students at Pakuan University to increase motivation to learn Japanese Karyati, Alo
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.v6i2.10314

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This research discusses the  using Marugoto teaching materials among Pakuan University Communication Science study program students. Recently, the number of Japanese language learners in Indonesia has increased. As the number of students increases, there is a need for teaching materials that can make it easier for students to learn. The formulation of the problem in this research is: (1) Can the use of Marugoto teaching materials for Communication Science Study Program students increase motivation to learn Japanese? (2) What are the opinions of Communication Science Study Program students regarding learning Japanese using Marugoto teaching materials? The aims of this research are: (1) to determine the use of Marugoto teaching materials for Communication Science Study Program students to increase motivation to learn Japanese, (2) to find out the opinions of Communication Science Study Program students regarding learning Japanese using Marugoto teaching materials. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The research subjects were students of the communication science study program concentrating on broadcasting and journalism. Data collection techniques were via Google form, and analyzed qualitatively descriptively. The results of this research show an increase in motivation to learn Japanese.
Japanese language education students' ability to identify the meaning of the sentence ending particle janai Ainurrafik, Shifa Fikriyya; Febriyanti, Rike
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.v6i2.10466

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This study aims to determine the ability of students, especially Japanese Language Education Study Program students at Universitas Brawijaya, to identify the meaning of the sentence ending particle janai in the context of sentences pronounced by native Japanese speakers. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The instrument used to obtain data is a question in the form of a questionnaire then followed by an interview. The results obtained based on all meaning identification data and interviews, respondents were able to understand the meaning of the final particle janai meaning confirmation in theory and context compared to the meaning of the final particle janai meaning others. This is because the duration of learning these final particles is not balanced, so respondents still find it difficult to understand the context of the sentence.
Analysis of the use of keigo by native speakers in the Gifu Spring Golf Club environment in Japan Diner, Lispridona; Pertiwi, Sindi Bina Ari Yaningsih
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v7i1.10903

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Keigo is a variety of Japanese that expresses politeness used to respect the person you are talking. This study aims to determine the frequency of keigo use, differences in the frequency of keigo use by gender, and the situation of keigo use in the Gifu Spring Golf Club company environment. This research method uses quantitative and qualitative descriptive with a sample of 15 people. The results of this study show that (1) there are 3 types of keigo used, 75% of employees use sonkeigo, 67% of employees use kenjougo, 97% of employees use teineigo. The type of keigo that is always used is teineigo. (2) the use of sonkeigo is 80% of male employees, 68% of female employees, the use of kenjougo is 67.5% of male employees, 65.7% of female employees, the use of teineigo is 100% of male employees, 94.2 % female employees. With this, male employees are higher than female employees. (3) The situation of using keigo when employees at the reception, restaurant and masutaa speak directly in a polite form to respect customers.
Navigating psychosocial challenges: An analysis of Ariel's self-development in Sayonara no asa ni yakusoku no hana wo kazarou by Mari Okada Isnayani, Ulfa Mutiara; Widyatwati, Ken; Suryadi, Muhammad
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v7i1.11585

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This research aimed to explain the narrative structures and stages of self-development of Ariel from the anime Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou. The researcher used a psychological approach to analyze the problems that arise. Narrative theory was used to analyze the narrative aspects of the anime, while psychosocial theory was employed to examine the self-development stages of the character Ariel. This research is a literature study. The analysis explained that there are narrative elements, such as story and plot, narrative connections with space, narrative connections with time, and limitations of story information. The researcher discovered that Ariel successfully navigated the eight stages of self-development based on Erikson’s theory. The analysis concluded that Ariel reached the integrity stage of self-development because he successfully went through all stages with positive results and reached the integration stage of psychosocial and overcame all his obstacles.
More than just finished: Unveiling the meaning of fukugodōshi ~owaru, ~ageru, and ~kiru in Japanese Taqdir, Taqdir
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v7i1.11608

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This study explores the semantic distinctions of three Japanese fukugodōshi verbs: ~owaru, ~ageru, and ~kiru, which indicate varying degrees of action completion. ~Owaru signifies the general completion of an action without focusing on the result or perfection, while ~ageru emphasizes not only the completion but also the production of something valuable. ~Kiru, on the other hand, highlights the complete and thorough execution of an action without any remainder. This research aims to analyze how these verbs are used in formal contexts, specifically in Japanese media such as newspapers. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, articles from Asahi Shimbun and Mainichi Shimbun were selected to observe the use of these fukugodōshi verbs. Semantic analysis was conducted to explore the nuances conveyed by each verb in various contexts, providing deeper insights into how they reflect different levels of action completion. The findings of this study offer a clearer understanding of fukugodōshi usage in formal communication and contribute to Japanese language pedagogy, especially for learners to differentiate the appropriate usage of these verbs in specific contexts.
The interpretation of the lyrics of Seiza ni Naretara from the Anime Bocchi the Rock! Based on Michael Riffaterre's semiotic analysis Habibulloh, Muhammad Azis; Noviana, Fajria
Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/jr.v7i1.11726

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Seiza ni Naretara is a soundtrack from the anime Bocchi The Rock!. The song tells the story of the desire to become a constellation. Although soundtracks are typically tailored to the storyline of the film, interestingly, the story of Bocchi The Rock!! does not involve stars or constellations. This peculiarity sparked the author's interest in exploring the deeper meaning behind the song. To analyze it, Riffaterre's semiotics of poetry theory was used. Through heuristic and hermeneutic readings, as well as an intertextual study, the findings reveal that the song conveys a sense of self-discrepancy.
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.