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Chi`e: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Jepang
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ISSN : -     EISSN : 26856662     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/chie
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CHI’E: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA JEPANG, (E-ISSN: 2685-6662, P-ISSN:2252-6250) is an OPEN-ACCESS, Peer-reviewed, International DOAJ Indexed Journal has the perspectives of Japanese languages, literature and language teachings. This journal has the Focus and Scope of presenting and discussing some outstanding contemporary issues dealing with Japanese Language Teaching, Japanese Literature & Japanese Linguistics.
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Structural and Semantic Analysis of the Auxiliary Verb ~You (da) in Japanese Sentences Nani Sunarni; Herawati, Isye
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i1.17424

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This study investigates the structure and meaning of the auxiliary verb ~you (da) in Japanese sentences. Data were collected from the Books Bunpou ga Yowai Anata e and Manabo! Nihongo Shou (Chuukyuu) and self-constructed sentences reviewed by native speaker linguists. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, 29 instances of ~you (da) were analyzed and categorized into three meanings: assumption based on observation (15 cases), similarity or equality (6 cases), and comparison or analogy (8 cases). The findings reveal that ~you (da) structurally attach to verbs, adjectives, and nouns in their base forms, functioning as predicates. Semantically, it conveys two core meanings: (1) assumption based on observation or perceived conditions and (2) expressions of similarity, resemblance, or analogy. The latter meaning is further divided into reiji (例示), which provides examples, and Hikyou (比況), which expresses similarity through comparison. These meanings are realized through patterns such as [V+you ni V], [N+ no you ni + V/Adj], and [N + no you da]. This study contributes to Japanese grammar research by clarifying the syntactic and semantic roles of ~you (da). The analysis follows the sentence study approach and the matching method, examining linguistic elements based on their referential meanings. By offering a structured analysis of ~you (da), this study enhances the understanding of its usage and provides insights for learners and educators in Japanese language studies.
Foreign Language Proficiency and Learning Strategies of Souvenir Peddlers in the Borobudur Temple Area Rachman, Zulfikar; Muhammad Reza Rustam
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i1.19703

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This study examines the foreign language proficiency and learning experiences of souvenir peddlers around the Borobudur Temple area. The study has two main objectives: (1) to explore the background of the peddlers and (2) to analyze their foreign language skills and acquisition methods. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through questionnaires and interviews with five souvenir peddlers aged 39-58 with varying educational backgrounds. Findings reveal that these peddlers can communicate in multiple foreign languages, including English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Korean, Dutch, German, Thai, Malay, Spanish, and Italian. However, their language acquisition occurs informally, primarly through interactions with tourists rather than formal education or textbooks. While some began learning languages at a young age, others started only after entering the souvenir trade. The study highlights the role of necessity and direct exposure in shaping language proficiency. The results suggest that foreign language skills significantly impact the peddlers’ ability to engage with international tourists and enhance sales opportunities. Future research should expand to other tourist destinations, such as Bali, Lombok, and Labuan Bajo, to compare language acquisition patterns among souvenir vendors in different regions.
A Comparative Study of Japanese Refusal Expressions Used by Indonesian and Native Japanese Female University Students Afiah, Firda Nurul; Hayati, Novia; Haristiani, Nuria
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i1.21983

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Refusal is an essential aspect of communication that can lead to discomfort for both the refuser and the recipient. Speakers employ various refusal strategies to mitigate potential conflict and maintain social harmony. This study examines the refusal expressions used by Indonesian female university students studying Japanese and native Japanese female university students. It aims to explore how these two groups use refusal strategies in different academic settings: irai (requests), sasoi (invitations), and teian (suggestions), when interacting with both close and less close friends. Data were collected from 60 respondents using an Oral Discourse Completion Test (DCT) and analyzed based on Beebe et al.’s (1990) refusal semantic formula. The findings reveal that both groups predominantly use indirect strategies over direct ones across all scenarios. They also employ four main semantic categories in their refusals: fuka (denial), shazai (apology), riyuu (reason), and tamerai (hesitation), with riyuu and tamerai being the most frequently used. However, a notable difference emerged when refusing close friends: Indonesian Japanese learners exhibited a stronger tendency to preface refusals with shazai, suggesting a possible influence from their native language and cultural norms. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of intercultural pragmatics and the influence of linguistic background on refusal strategies. Future research may explore refusal expressions in broader social contexts to investigate cultural and linguistic influences on politeness strategies.
Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence in Vocational Foreign Language Courses: Case Study of Japanese and Korean Learners Djafri, Fatmawati; Hasanah, Ummul
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i1.22242

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The 21st Century Skills Framework identifies foreign language proficiency and intercultural communication as core competencies essential for individuals’ future lives and careers. In response, higher education institutions have increasingly emphasized the development of graduates equipped with strong communication abilities and intercultural understanding to meet the demands of the global labor marker. Beyond linguistic competence, a deep understanding of the cultural contexts and communication patterns inherent in the target languages –such as Japanese and Korean—is critical. This study aims to explore and analyze the perspectives of university students learning Japanese and Korean regarding the communication styles and cultural backgrounds embedded in these languages. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study collected quantitative data through questionnaires distributed to students enrolled in “Introduction to Communication” (Japanese) and Korean language courses. Qualitative data were gathered through focus group discussions and student essays on intercultural communication, conducted as part of the classroom activities. The findings reveal that students develop intercultural communicative competence by integrating cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions, fostered through reflective learning practices in both language courses.
Representation of the Mie Dialect in Japanese Popular Media: A Lingusitic Analysis of Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Annurkhe Pudat, Resta Neana; Nurjaleka, Lisda
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i1.22923

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A dicalect represents a regional variation of a language, distinguished by unique phonetic features, vocabulary, and grammatical structures. The Mie dialect, a branch of the Kansai dialect group classified under Nishi Nihon Hogen (Western Japanese dialects), embodies these regional linguistic characteristics. This study investigates the representation of the Mie dialect in the Japanese anime series Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki, focusing on two linguistic aspects: word classes and word formation processes. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study utilizes Tomita’s classification of word classes and Palter and Slotsve’s theory on Kansai dialect word formation to analyze the data. This study identifies 30 examples of Mie dialect usage across the series, with sentence-final particles (shujoshi) emerging as the most frequest category. In terms of word formation, the most common process involves complete transformation from standard Japanese vocabulary. The findings highlight how popular media portrays regional dialects and contribute to broader discussion on linguistic diversity and regional identity in contemporary Japan. This study underscores the importance of analyzing dialect representation in media to understand how regional linguistic features are maintained, adapted, or transformed within popular culture.
Linguistic Features and Conversational Functions of the Tosa Dialect in Gintama Julia, Julia; Arfianty, Rani
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i2.18220

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This study examines the linguistic forms and conversational functions of the Tosa dialect as represented in the anime Gintama. Originating from Kochi Prefecture, the Tosa dialect preserves elements of ancient Western Japanese in both phonologu and vocabulary, contributing to its distinct linguistic character. In Gintama, the dialect is used to construct character identity and highlight regional background, particularly for figures modeled after historical personalities from Tosa. Drawing on qualitative and descriptive methods, this study analyzed dialogues spoken by characters who use the Tosa dialect across several episodes. The analysis identifies seventeen dialectal forms, including grammatical variations such as ~yuu , ~chuu, ~ki, and ~jaki, and explores their pragmatic roles in expressing aspect, negation, emphasis, and causality. The findings reveal how dialectial variation contributes to characterization and authenticity in Japanese popular media. Despite notable differences from standard Japanese, the contextual use of the Tosa dialect in Gintama allows viewers to infer meaning and appreciate the cultural and linguistic diversity it represents .
Exploring Students’ Perceptions of the Summary Method as a Reading Comprehension Strategy in Japanese Language Learning Nur Mustika Indah Permatasari; Febi Ariani Saragih
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i2.23409

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This study investigates students’ perceptions of implementing the summary method in the Advanced Reading 2 course of the Japanese Language Education Study Program at Brawijaya University. Conventional reading classes generally emphasize reading aloud and translating, which often leads students to focus on literal translation rather than comprehension (Trahutami, 2017). To overcome this limitation, the summary method was introduced to integrate reading, writing, and speaking skills, encouraging active language use during lessons. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design involving eight purposively selected students. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that most students viewed the summary method positively, noting that it improved their understanding of reading texts and enhanced their language proficiency. However, students with moderate and lower academic performance experienced difficulties simplifying sentences due to limited vocabulary and grammatical knowledge. Overall, the summary method proved effective in fostering comprehension and promoting language integration. Future research is recommended to include participants from different educational levels to provide broader insights into the method’s implementation in reading instruction.
Criminality and Social Structure in Takeshi Kitano’s Outrage: A Sociological Approach Seruni, Ayu putri; Filzarifadly, Muhammad
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i2.24595

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This study examines the representation of criminality in Takeshi Kitano’s Outrage through a sociological approach to literature, drawing on Willem Adriaan Bonger’s theory of criminal forms. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through observation and documentation, focusing on dialogues and scenes that depict economic, sexual, aggressive, and political dimensions of crime. The analysis also explores the underlying social factors that drive these forms of criminality. The findings reveal that Outrage portrays not only physical and psychological violence within the yakuza hierarchy but also fraud, extortion, and manipulation as systemic features of organized crime. These criminal forms are interrelated and serve as reflections of broader social inequalities. Viewed through the lens of literary sociology, the film represents a critique of Japan’s hierarchical and profit-driven society, where criminal behavior emerges as a response to structural injustice and social competition. Overall, this research demonstrates that Outrage functions as a mirror of social reality depicting criminality as both a personal and institutional phenomenon rooted in unequal power relations and sustained cycles of retribution.
Morphopragmatic Features of Japanese Diminutives: A Literature Review Adnyani, Kadek Eva Krishna; Pramesti, Putu Dewi Merlyna Yuda; Hermawan, Gede Satya
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i2.25039

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Diminutives play a significant role in communication directed toward infants and children, serving both linguistic and social functions. However, studies that specifically and comprehensively examine diminutives in the Japanese language remain limited. This literature review aims to describe the morphological forms and semantic meanings of Japanese diminutives based on previous research. The study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach using a narrative literature review method. In Japanese, diminutives appear in various grammatical forms, including honorific name suffixes (e.g., -chan), performative honorifics (e.g., -dechu), nouns (e.g., uchagi), adjectives (e.g., kuchai), adverbs (e.g., chukochi), verbs (e.g., achobu), and adpositional forms (e.g., chochite). The meanings of these diminutives are context-dependent and can be interpreted within the conceptual framework proposed by Schneider, encompassing notions such as smallness, affection, and sweetness. By synthesizing existing studies, this review contributes to a deeper understanding of the morphopragmatic and sociolinguistic functions of diminutives in Japanese. It also highlights the need for further research to explore their broader communicative and cultural significance in everyday interaction.
Paralinguistic Features in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Study of Indonesian-Japanese Married Couples in Vlogs Widia Hastuti, Wina; Widianti, Susi
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i2.29082

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Paralinguistics forms an essential part of nonverbal communication and plays a crucial role in shaping meaning within intercultural contexts. Grounded in Poyatos’ (2002) framework of paralinguistic aspects, this study examines how paralinguistic features are realized in the interactions of an Indonesian Japanese married couple through their vlog. Using a qualitative descriptive approach with note-taking techniques, the research identifies and analyzes features such as voice volume, pitch, tempo, pauses, drawling, and clipping. The findings reveal distinct tendencies that reflect each speaker’s cultural background. The Indonesian speaker, Diera, often employs soft loudness, higher pitch, drawling, and frequent pauses, expressing warmth and enthusiasm characteristic of Indonesian communicative norms. Her Japanese husband, by contrast, displays a slower tempo, moderate volume, and subtle pitch variation—traits associated with calmness, politeness, and harmony in Japanese communication. These contrasting yet complementary paralinguistic patterns demonstrate how intercultural couples negotiate meaning and emotional expression through nonverbal cues. The study highlights the significance of understanding paralinguistic elements in cross-cultural communication, particularly for enhancing mutual comprehension, preventing misinterpretation, and fostering more effective interaction across cultural boundaries.

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