「あなた」계열과「おまへ」계열의 2인칭대명사에 관한 고찰 ―『浮世風呂』를 중심으로―

Abstract

This article examined the use of the second person pronouns “anatasama”, “anata”, “omaesama”, “omaesan” and “omae” which appear in “Ukiyoburo.” The results show that “anata” and “omaesama” correspond with predicates expressing high respect levels. In contrast, “omaesan” corresponds with a wide range of respect levels, from high to light, depending on the predicate. “Oma”’ is used in response to a predicate that expresses light respect. “Anata” is primarily used as an equal form of address by the upper class , while “omaesan” can be seen as an equal form of address by both the middle and the lower classes. “Anata”, “omaesama” and “omaesan” were predominantly used by lower-ranking persons when addressing higher-ranking persons, whereas “omae” was used on equal terms. Lastly, “omae” is response to both the first person pronouns “watakusi” and “watasi”. The study will continue to explore the personal pronouns presented in "Ukiyotoko“