Abstract
Yone, a Japanese sentence-final particle (SFP), is frequently used in conversation, and some functions overlap with ne, another SFP. However, not much discussion has taken place about their differences. This study argues that the two Japanese sentence-final particles, yone and ne, express a distinction about the speaker's state of mind: yone indicates that an idea has been on the speaker's mind, while ne suggests a thought just emerged into the speaker's awareness. Naturally occurring conversation data provides evidence for this claim. The results show that the particles reflect the speaker's choice of presenting his/her state of awareness.
Highlights
Ne is acceptable in Example (3) while yone cannot be used at the same turn in Example (4)
This study examined the differences between yone and ne in the context of responses with naturally occurring conversation data
This study shows that using yone or ne can be decided by how the speaker presents his/her state of awareness, rather than by the information per se to which yone or ne is attached
Summary
Ne and yone are two frequently used Japanese sentence-final particles in conversation (e.g., AsanoCavanagh, 2011; Cook, 1990, 1992; Hasegawa, 2010; Hasunuma, 1992, 1995; Hayano, 2011, 2013; Izuhara, 1993, 1994, 2001, 2003, 2008; Kamio, 1994, 1995, 1997; Katagiri, 2007; Kato, 2001; Lee, 2007; Maynard, 1993; Miyazaki 2002; Morita, 2002; Saigo, 2011; Takubo & Kinsui, 1997; Tanaka, 2000; Xu, 2016; Zhang, 2009). Worth noting is that the present study does not intend to provide a general account for the distinction between yone and ne Instead, this examination is limited to only four situations in response. This examination is limited to only four situations in response They reveal how a speaker systematically displays one’s state of awareness with ne and yone. Data analysis constitutes the third part, and the fourth part concludes this study
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