Perbandingan Makna Simbol Air Dalam Peribahasa Indonesia Dan Jepang: Kajian Semiotika

Abstract

Language can be used to convey human thoughts through elements related to existing objects. Humans can utilize various models or styles of message delivery to express themselves, one of which is proverbs. A proverb is a short sentence that contains social comparisons, advice, life principles or behavioral guidelines. Proverbs in Japanese are called kotowaza. Kotowaza serve as a means for people to convey advice, moral values and life observations in a concise and meaningful form. This study focuses on proverbs that incorporate water elements. The comparison of Japanese and Indonesian proverbs, specifically in the context of water symbols will be examined based on the symbolic meanings reflected in the proverbs. The purpose of this study is to describe the meaning of water symbols as reflected in Japanese and Indonesian proverbs and to analyze the comparative meaning of these symbols in both languages. This study applies a semiotic approach, utilizing Ogden and Richards triangle theory of meaning. The research method employed is a qualitative descriptive method with a comparative analysis technique. Based on the results of the analysis, a total of 51 (fifty one) Japanese and Indonesian proverbs were identified. These proverbs were analyzed using Ogden and Richards triangle theory of meaning which consists three main components: symbols, referents and thoughts or concepts. The comparison of the water symbolism in Japanese and Indonesian proverbs reveal that these proverbs reflect various characteristic of water, including flexibility, futility, harmony in life, ignorance, tranquility, and emptiness in life.

Keywords: Japanese proverbs, semiotics, water symbols, meaning of symbols