Japanese Conversation Research Articles

The Conversational Development Function of Repetition of Others’ Utterances in Japanese Conversation and Korean Conversation

The Conversational Development Function of Repetition of Others’ Utterances in Japanese Conversation and Korean Conversation

Teasing about epistemic transgressions: The use of the Japanese utterance-final jan

This study investigates an interactionally delicate social action of teasing in Japanese conversation. While teasing commonly carries combined elements of provocation and playfulness, it also encompasses a diverse range of functions. This research specifically looks into teasing proffered with the utterance-final expression jan, a plain form of the negative interrogative sentence ending ja nai desu ka. By employing conversation analysis, this study argues the following points: 1) prospective tease recipients or participants other than teasers allude to some epistemic transgression prior to jan-marked teases; 2) teasers, in a form of playful provocation, refer to the epistemic transgression inferable from a prior turn(s) or prior conduct of the prospective tease recipients, and present the epistemic transgression as information supposedly shared with the tease recipients and/or tease audience; and 3) jan-marked teasing can become a resource to establish and join the co-construction of the humorous, jocular teasing moment of interaction. Furthermore, this study attempts to capture embodied aspects of teasing activities involving the utterance-final jan.

How Multilingual Japanese Speakers Communicate With People in Bali

Abstract. The purpose of this study is to describe how multilingual Balinese Japanese speakers interact with Bali residents. In this instance, being multilingual means being able to communicate in English, Indonesian, and one's mother tongue, which in this case is Japanese. The method employed is a descriptive qualitative approach using listening, recording, and recording techniques used between Japanese conversations that are in the Japanese community of Bali. The participants of this study are two couples of mixed marriages of Balinese and Japanese who live in Bali and have children. Methods are Code-switching, mingling, cooperative strategy, and nonlinguistic strategy which types of communication strategies are employed. The goal of this communication is to ensure that the conversation flows well and that the speaker realizes their objectives. This research is that in a society that is classified as multilingual, fluency and accuracy in conveying messages, or goals is something that must continue to be studied. This means that every language user when communicating verbally, not only conveys verbal messages but also needs to understand the function, context, topic, and situationKeywords: Multilingual; Communication strategy; Balinese; Japanese

Pemantapan Kemampuan Berbicara Bahasa Jepang Bagi Peserta Magang LPK Indonesia Nippon Anugerah Berbasis Aplikasi Praktek Percakapan Bahasa Jepang

Japanese language skills are a mandatory requirement for Indonesian interns who will work in Japan. Based on interviews with the leadership of LPK INNA (Indonesia Nippon Anugerah) Padang, it is known that the average intern who goes to Japan has Japanese language skills at N4 level or at least N5. At this level, students can read hiragana, katakana and basic kanji, they are can listen and take in information that is spoken slowly. However, interns are still hampered in communicating spontaneously, they are not fluent and stammer in carrying out conversations. In this PKM, training will be given to strengthen Japanese speaking skills to interns at LPK INNA through the Japanese Conversation Practice application. This training aims to: provide an understanding of Japanese culture related to communication and work ethic, practice carrying out daily Japanese conversations, introduce the use of the Japanese Conversation application as a medium for independent practice. The transmission of science and technology uses the SAVI method

Probing Socio-Pragmatic Skills of L2 Learners of Indonesian on Japanese Politeness

This study explores how learners of Japanese as a foreign language in Indonesia comprehend and use Japanese politeness. Many linguists mentioned that socio-pragmatic skills can be developed in a classroom. This skill is essential for L2 learners to master communication in L2, such as how to build and express turn-taking, eye contact and give attention to the interlocutors. Therefore, this study aims to prove whether Indonesian learners of Japanese could use appropriate socio-pragmatic skills, focusing on Japanese politeness in a conversation setting. The subjects are 120 students from two universities whose level of Japanese skills is on the A2-B1 CERF level. We use the role-play method and set a one-on-one conversation/interview setting. Our findings demonstrate that most Indonesian students had difficulty comprehending the concept of ‘Tachiba’, meaning the place where one stands in a Japanese conversation. Most student participants could not yet grasp the social and interaction level. However, in some cases, Japanese politeness in context meaning is found.

Komunikasi Fatik pada Film Good Doctor dalam Kaitannya dengan Tachiba

Phatic Communication or Phatic Communion has started to be widely practiced recently with several theories and forms, especially in relation to Indonesian and English, but in Japanese, it is very limited. Researchers here want to conduct research on phatic communication in relation to the Japanese language. In Japanese, a similar concept to phatic communication has existed for a long time, it is even said that the Japanese language is hyperphatic or a society that is very strong in applying the concept of phatic communication in its daily life, although with a different name, shakou jirei (社交辞令). This research discusses phatic sentences in Japanese conversation found in the film Good Doctor which will be examined regarding their function and relationship in relation to tachiba or the relationship between the speaker and the interlocutor in a conversational situation which according to Haugh and Obana (2016) is divided into 2 relevant classification (1) chi’i 地位(social status) and (2) yakuwari 役割 (role, responsibility). The function of phatic sentences in Japanese was classified according to Jumanto (2014) with 12 functions in English conversation, while in this study the researchers examined phatic sentences that appeared in Japanese conversation in relation to the concept of tachiba in Japanese society. The research regarding phatic communication in Japanese is still very limited, even though it is very often found in the daily conversation, thus considered very interesting to research, especially in relation to the social values that very commonly known in Japanese society. This research is a qualitative descriptive study using the free-involved listening method and note-taking method to analyze the fatic expression in relation to the concept of tachiba in Japanese society.

J-CRe3: A Japanese Conversation Dataset for Real-world Reference Resolution

J-CRe3: A Japanese Conversation Dataset for Real-world Reference Resolution

Discourse Structure Analysis of Making Request in Japanese Conversation

Making requests (irai) is a genre of spoken interaction that is taught from the basic level of learning Japanese as a foreign language. A request is one of the speech acts that may raise face-threatening potentials. Understanding the stages of request appropriate to Japanese culture is thus essential for Japanese learners to achieve successful conversation. Therefore, conversation pedagogy by using a discourse approach is essential. This study investigates a potential structure gap in Japanese making-requests conversations realized in actual settings and textbook conversational models. By employing genre theory and interpersonal discourse of “Negotiation” as a qualitative discourse analytic method from the Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) perspective, this paper describes the gaps and some factors that potentially influence the structure of Japanese making-request conversation. Data were obtained from conversational texts in the Japanese language corpus named Japanese Natural Conversation Corpus and Japanese textbooks for elementary and middle adult learners. Regarding the structure, the results show no difference between conversations in textbooks and authentic ones at the stage level, but both differ at the phase level. There is no introduction to the problem, additional explanation, and confirmation phases in textbook conversational models. In addition, the absence of the phases, the differences in pre-condition content between textbook and authentic conversations, also the length of the reasoning phase, are assumed to be influenced by relational status between participants (tenor) as well as the imposition degree of the requested object.

Interference of Indonesian Language on Japanese Language in the Use of Aizuchi (相槌) by Japanese Language Students in Medan

Language interference or disorder often occurs in individuals who have acquired proficiency in multiple languages, including Japanese language learners at the college level. This research aims to analyze the interference of the Indonesian language in the use of aizuchi (backchanneling) in Japanese by Japanese language students in Medan, Indonesia. The study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The data consists of transcriptions of conversations between students and lecturers that contain instances of aizuchi interference. Data collection is conducted through observation using techniques such as eavesdropping and note-taking. The collected data is analyzed through data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the interference of the Indonesian language in aizuchi in Japanese primarily occurs at the lexical level, specifically in the utilization of Indonesian words as aizuchi in Japanese conversations. An example of this interference is replacing the Japanese word "hai" with the Indonesian word "iya." The students' experiences influence the identified interference in learning foreign languages and cultural factors. This research contributes to a better understanding of the interference of the Indonesian language in the use of aizuchi in Japanese and provides insights for teaching the Japanese language at the tertiary level.

Child-addressed talk as an interactional resource

When parents come to pick up their children at a nursery school, teachers give them the day’s report in the presence of the children. Although the teachers mostly address their reports to the parent of a child, they occasionally address the child. This conversation analytic study documents the use of child-addressed talk (CAT) in nursery schoolteacher–parent interactions. I demonstrate that the use or non-use of CAT is a resource that a nursery schoolteacher may use to assign different participation roles to the child, and, by so doing, to forecast the (non-)seriousness of the incipient report. I further suggest that what amounts to a serious or non-serious matter is subject to interactional negotiation and that CAT is one of many resources that adult participants can use to negotiate and achieve agreement on the matter. Data are drawn from a corpus of Japanese conversations between nursery schoolteachers and parents recorded in Tokyo.

“Naruhodo” used prior to disaffiliative actions in Japanese conversation

“Naruhodo” used prior to disaffiliative actions in Japanese conversation

Sequential positions and interactional functions of negative epistemic constructions in Japanese conversation

Abstract In this study, we adopted the methodology of conversation analysis and interactional linguistics to investigate the use of shiranai and wakannai ‘I don’t know’ in data from (the Corpus of Everyday Japanese Conversation), a corpus of naturally occurring conversations. The quantitative and qualitative analyses of the sequential positions and the interactional functions of these two expressions revealed that shiranai is often used as a response to a question that explicitly requests knowledge status. Shiranai is also used in response to informing, soliciting more talk from the interlocutor. On the other hand, wakannai is more often used as a response to a question that requests information. Used with prosodic features such as elongation and laughter, both shiranai and wakannai sometimes convey the speaker’s affective stance towards the lack of knowledge. Furthermore, wakannai can be used as a discourse marker to mark the speaker’s low degree of commitment, sometimes working as a sequence-closing device.

The utterance-finaltari siteconstruction in interaction: a general extender as a play stance marker

AbstractRegarding the Japanese utterance-final constructiontari siteas a general extender, this paper discusses the innovative function of this formulaic expression, the non-final form oftari suru‘and/or do’, to mark play stance. I argue that the sequential and interactional context where it is used provides the grounds for this construction to function as such, which contributes to building a play frame intersubjectively. General extenders such as Englishor somethingare highly pragmatic because, by offering a prototypical exemplar that precedes, the speaker invites the listener to infer the implied vague category. My analysis oftari sitein naturally occurring Japanese conversations adds to the existing claim that English fixed expressions are employed to express stances in everyday conversation. Moreover, I found that the play stance markertari siteexpresses the speaker’s positive self-presentation, in contrast to one of the previously claimed general extenders’ functions to convey hedges.

Verb repetition as a template for reactive tokens in Japanese everyday talk

AbstractA systematic investigation into the first large scale Japanese conversation corpus reveals that repeated verbs (RVs) occurring in the response position tend to involve frequently used verbs such asaru‘to exist’ andchigau‘to differ’ (e.g.,aru aru aru). Further, longer RVs, those involving more repetition, are even more likely to occur with frequent verbs. In RVs, we find the verb having lost some of its lexical meaning and phonological substance (e.g.,chigau>chiga). RVs in fact behave more like pragmatic particles functioning as reactive tokens, i.e., short responses interjected by non-main speakers. RVs as reactive tokens are most clearly observed when they are used together with standard reactive tokens such ashai hai hai hai‘yes, yes, yes, yes’,so(o) so(o) so(o)‘yes, yes, yes’, and(i)ya (i)ya (i)ya‘no, no, no’, which also exhibit repetition and phonological reduction. Verb repetition is thus better understood as a template to turn verbs into reactive tokens.

Studi Perbandingan Penggunaan Aizuchi dalam Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Jepang : Percakapan pada Situasi Pertemuan Pertama

<p><strong>This study focuses on the difference in verbal aizuchi Indonesian in the frequency of use and timing in the first meeting between two people. The research method is qualitative and quantitative, by looking at aizuchi that occurs in online conversations using zoom. The quantitative method looks at the frequency of use and the variety of aizuchi used in conversation. The qualitative method looks at timings and their relationships in communication styles in Indonesian and Japanese cultures. The results of this study are:(1) The frequency of aizuchi in Japanese conversations is more significant than in conversations in Indonesian. (2) The timing of aizuchi in this conversation between Indonesian and Japanese is no different. The timing of the pronunciation of aizuchi in the conversation is hatsuwa tochuu refers to the overlapping or simultaneous utterance of aizuchi during a speaker's statement. The listener's response overlaps with the speaker's speech or when the speaker has not ended the speech. (3) As a result of the timing aizuchi taught by the speaker of this bilingual conversation, it can be concluded that the communication style of Indonesian and Japanese is the same, "共話" (kyowa</strong>)<strong> is a communication style in which the speaker intentionally pauses to wait for a response or "aizuchi" from the listener.</strong></p><p><strong><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong> - </strong><em>Aizuchi</em><em>, f</em><em>requency, timing, first meeting, online conversation.</em></p>

Analyzing Variations of Everyday Japanese Conversations Based on Semantic Labels of Functional Expressions

To achieve effective dialogue processing, the kinds of daily conversations people have must be clarified. Unfortunately, the characteristics of everyday conversations remain insufficiently investigated. In recent years, the Corpus of Everyday Japanese Conversation (CEJC) was developed, which is a large-scale corpus constructed by recording everyday Japanese conversations. In this article, we investigate the linguistic variations of everyday conversations in a multitude of situations using CEJC. We conducted factor analysis of it using the semantic categories of functional expressions that represent such subjective information as modality, thoughts, and communicative intention in addition to various tenses and facts. Our analysis identified seven factors that characterize everyday conversations and suggests that they are expressed by a combination of a dialogue’s purpose (e.g., “Explanation” and “Suggestion”) and its manners (e.g., “Politeness” and “Involvement”). We also analyzed the BTSJ–Japanese natural conversation corpus with transcripts and recordings and the Nagoya University conversational corpus and confirmed the generalizability of these factors.

한일어 일상대화에 있어서의 질문표현의 유형과 기능

This study categorized question expressions produced in daily conversations in Korean and Japanese and conducted an empirical comparative analysis to inquire into how and on which position the question expressions are used in conversations. According to the results of the study, it was confirmed that request for judgment (Yes/No) is used with the highest frequency in the same manner both in Korean and Japanese, while similarities are observed in the position of appearance and functions of request for judgment (Yes/No), expression of emotions, request for confirmation, and request for consent. However, the relative use frequency of question expressions turned out to be higher in Korean conversations than in Japanese conversations. In addition, in Japanese conversations, there was a high proportion of using question expressions to ask for consent from the counterpart and question expressions to express uncertainty about one

Aizuchi in Japanese Language Online Class in Medan: Lecturer-Student Interaction

Aizuchi is more frequently used in modern Japanese conversation than any other language. As a result, proper aizuchi usage is a significant indicator of Japanese conversational ability. In recent years, online classes are a state of learning that must be implemented due to the pandemic that is sweeping the world. This research examines the application of the frequency and form of aizuchi in student and lecturer interactions in online classrooms. Given the increasing importance of distance communication skills in foreign language learning in the future, this is an attempt to communicate the cultural context of indigenous learners in a global environment. Additionally, this type of research on distance communication between foreign language learners makes critical recommendations for the future facilitation of distance language learning. This research is qualitative research with a descriptive method. The data is aizuchi sourced from student interaction with lecturers in virtual classes at the Japanese department, Universitas Sumatera Utara and Universitas Harapan Medan. Data collection uses the record and note method. Interactive data analysis was used in analyzing the data. The results indicate that students in Japanese online classes rarely use aizuchi. The forms of aizuchi used by students are tandokukei (singular) and kurikaeshikei (singular repetition). In conclusion, students use aizuchi very limitedly, which does not help keep communication smooth and ultimately results in a tendency to get stuck or misunderstood in online class interactions.

FAKTOR PSIKOLOGIS BUDAYA JEPANG YANG MEMPENGARUHI KOMUNIKASI ORANG JEPANG DI BALI

The purpose of this research is to describe how the psychological factors of Japanese culture affect Japanese communication in Bali. The approach used is descriptive qualitative with observation, listening, note-taking and recording techniques between Japanese conversations in Japanese society and Balinese, then the results of these conversations are associated with psychological factors. There are many studies on communication in Bali such as Dewi, et.al (2019), Kusumarini, I. (2021) but many have not explained the psychological factors of Japanese culture that affect communication in Bali, therefore this research aims to provide education psychology of Japanese language learners in Indonesia so that communication goals run smoothly. So from an educational point of view it can be used as an example of communicating in an interesting language without leaving Japanese cultural customs. The results of research on the form of cultural psychological influence used for Balinese conversational communication in Japan use OmoteUra, Kireigoto, Hajirai, , also because of western influences often also use Gairaigo

Creativity in compliment responses in Japanese everyday talk

This article explores how participants respond to compliments in Japanese everyday interactions. Even though compliments and responses (C-R) make a well-established format that contains a relatively high degree of fixedness and social and temporal restrictions, examinations of video-recorded Japanese conversation data show that a compliment recipient (Rt) handles a compliment delivered by a compliment giver (Gv) in a range of creative uses of language and the body. Focusing on negative responses that often start with iyaiya “no no”, we show that, in addition to formulaic responses, an Rt may add creative comments and/or perform embodied actions to partially accept the compliment or shift the perspective of the compliment. In short, Japanese speakers’ responses to compliments are much more creative and nuanced than previously assumed.