The Function of English Loanwords in Japanese

• Rebuck Mark

  名古屋商科大学外国語学部

抄録

This paper examines the functions played by English loanwords in Japanese. It is shown that English loanwords have a role that extends far beyond the simple filling of lexical-gaps. Indeed, loanwords frequently take the place of an existing native equivalent where they perform a variety of "special effect" functions. In addition, English loanwords may be employed for euphemistic effect when a native equivalent is considered too direct. Drawing largely on examples of loanword use from advertising, this study considers the role English loanwords play as lexical gap fillers, special effect givers, and euphemisms.

収録刊行物

• NUCB journal of language culture and communication

  NUCB journal of language culture and communication 4 (1), 53-64, 2002-05

  名古屋商科大学

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• CRID: 1573105976727502336
• NII論文ID: 110001046022
• NII書誌ID: AA11319906
• ISSN: 13443984
• 本文言語コード: en
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