現代 日本語의 複合動詞 「～つづける」의 語構成과 意味

Abstract

This paper examines the meanings and function of –tudukeru and –tuduku all of which are posterior verbs used to express the durative phase. In general, out of the category of compound verbs, posterior verbs, which isolate certain components of the internal process of an activity expressed by the attached anterior verbs, are called phasal verbs. With such an interpretation, this paper examines the function of –tudukeru and –tuduku which the durative phase. While the durative phase. characterized by –tudukeru and –tuduku denotes only one phase of the internal structure of an actvity, this is closely related to the temporal position of other events adjacent on the time line. In conclusion, the textual function of the inceptive –tudukeru and –tuduku is to emphasize close linkage with other events. By focusing upon the emergence of a particular activity in temporal relationship with others, the close linkage with other events, both in the present and future development of that event, is emphasized.