Japanese Research on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture

Geiko's negotiation on the Ie system in the film Hanaikusa

Sabrina Wanda Putri, Diana Puspitasari, Yudi Suryadi — Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Use of Marugoto teaching materials for Communication Science Department students at Pakuan University to increase motivation to learn Japanese

Alo Karyati — Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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

Shifa Fikriyya Ainurrafik, Rike Febriyanti — Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Analyzing the impact of ethnic identity on phonological variation: A case study of the Tamil community in Japan

Zijun Shen, Mingting Zhao — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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.

A Corpus-based syntactic error analysis of Japanese learners' writing in Lembaga Pelatihan Kerja (LPK) Cahaya Mandiri Indonesia

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigates the predominant frequency of syntactic errors in written compositions by Japanese language learners at Lembaga Pelatihan Kerja (LPK) Cahaya Mandiri Indonesia. It explores the correlation between these errors and the learners' educational duration. The dataset consists of compositions by students who have completed Japanese language job interviews. Using a corpus-based analysis, the study reveals that the most frequent syntactic errors among these learners involve simple sentence errors (KT), comprising 24.4% of total errors. These errors are most common among students with 4 months of learning (41.3% of errors) and 5 months of learning (20.4%). However, for students with 6 months of learning, verb phrase errors (FV) become more prominent, making up 31.7% of errors. A correlation is found between the type of syntactic errors and the duration of language learning. This includes a positive correlation in errors related to adverbial phrases (FD), adjective phrases (FA), and independent clauses (LB), and a negative correlation in errors related to compound sentences (KM) and final particles (PA). Additionally, varying correlations are observed across categories such as single sentences (KT), verb phrases (FV), case particles (PK), noun phrases (FN), conjunction particles (PO), and compound sentences (KS)