Fungsi sufiks (~te) pada verba dalam kalimat majemuk bahasa Jepang

Abstract

Suffixes in Japanese verbs can take the form of bound morphemes, one of which is the morpheme {te} which functions as a connector in compound sentences. This suffix not only links two verbs but also conveys a variety of meanings, such as ‘and,’ ‘then,’ ‘therefore,’ or ‘as a result,’ depending on its sentential context. In addition, {te} can serve as a modality marker influenced by the speaker’s perspective, thereby affecting the overall interpretation of the sentence. This study draws data from various sources, including linguistic corpora, and applies a morphosyntactic and semantic approach. The analysis reveals that the {te} suffix can indicate adversative (gyakusetsu/逆説), coordinative (heiretsu/並列), conditional, and alternative (sentaku/選択) relations. These findings highlight the important role of {te} in the structure of Japanese compound sentences. It is expected that this study will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the function of the {te} suffix for learners of Japanese.