Japanese - research
Our scientific profiling is Japanese linguistics from a broad perspective. Within this research area, we are focused on several specializations: role language, translation, language ideology, history of ideas, and theoretical Japanese linguistics.
Role Language
Role language research explores how linguistic features in fictional characters’ speech convey character types and social roles. We focus on analyzing role language in Japanese fictional works and their translations.
Translation Studies
In translation studies, translation is viewed as a form of cultural transfer in which the interpretation of text, speech, and imagery can vary depending on different perspectives.
Language Ideology
Research in language ideology explores how shifting assumptions and attitudes about the Japanese language reflect broader perceptions of Japan and the Japanese people, both within and outside of Japan.
History of Linguistic Thought
The aim of this research is to make the indigenous Japanese grammatical tradition accessible to a wider audience. Japanese linguists from earlier periods are of interest not only from a historical perspective but also because their theoretical analyses remain relevant today.
Theoretical Japanese Linguistics
The theoretical linguistic research conducted within the field of Japanese focuses on the areas of semantics and pragmatics. This research not only deepens our understanding of the Japanese language but also provides insights of value to general linguistics.