PEMAHAMAN MAHASISWA BAHASA JEPANG UNESA TERHADAP ONOMATOPE SEHARI-HARI: KAJIAN LINGUISTIK KOGNITIF

Bahasa Indonesia

Abstract

Onomatopoeia in daily conversation refers to sounds used to express emotions, feelings, and both verbal
and non-verbal conditions. This research is motivated by the high frequency of onomatopoeic expressions in
Japanese conversation and their inclusion in the JLPT N3 curriculum. Employing the theoretical framework of
Cognitive Linguistics, this study aims to examine the comprehension of onomatopoeia among Japanese language
students at UNESA, analyze the influence of prior experiences, and investigate the impact of everyday learning
behavior on their ability to understand onomatopoeia.This study adopts a qualitative approach using a case study
(grounded research) design. Data collection instruments include a comprehension quiz and 15–20 minute
unstructured interviews for validation. The subjects consist of four informants divided into two groups: Subject
A (holders of JLPT N3/N2 certification) and Subject B (participants of a one-year internship in Japan).Based on
Cognitive Linguistics perspectives regarding experience and behavior, Subject A, who demonstrated inductive
thinking skills and consistently used Japanese actively, tended to excel in using onomatopoeia within complex
grammatical structures. In contrast, Subject B, who applied deductive reasoning, showed a stronger understanding
of basic onomatopoeia acquired through experiential learning during the internship. Differences in individual
backgrounds resulted in varied conceptual perceptions of onomatopoeic meanings. The findings indicate that
intrinsic motivation combined with active learning behavior supports the long-term mastery of onomatopoeia,
while extrinsic motivation facilitates practical language use.