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In Sociopragmatics of Japanese: Theoretical Implications, authors Obana and Haugh examine how standard pragmatics theories apply to Japanese sociopragmatic phenomena. This Routledge Research in Pragmatics volume addresses the tension between dominant linguistic theories and the specific communicative realities of the Japanese language. For years, studies of Japanese have challenged cross-linguistic relevance while sometimes reinforcing stereotypes. Common assumptions suggest that Japanese speakers are less strategic, more polite, or more reliant on tacit communication than others. This book questions those perceptions, noting that Japanese speakers are not as polite as often assumed. By investigating these complexities, the text provides a deeper understanding of how social factors and language interact in Japanese communication.

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This Routledge Research in Pragmatics book examines the relationship between Japanese sociopragmatic phenomena and established linguistic theories.

Authors Obana and Haugh challenge common stereotypes regarding Japanese politeness and strategic communication styles.

The text investigates whether dominant pragmatics theories can accurately explain the specific communicative patterns found in the Japanese language.

This academic work provides a critical look at the assumptions of tacit communication and politeness levels in Japanese culture.

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Routledge
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hardcover
ASIN
0367521202
Category
Books > Subjects > Crafts, Hobbies & Home
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Amazon UK
Release Date
05 April 2023
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07 March 2023

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