「~てくれる/~てもらう」문의 사용상황 분석 - 한국어와의 대응관계를 통하여 -

Abstract

In this study, I examined the expressions “〜てくれる” and “〜てもらう” in terms of their usage contexts by analyzing Korean and Japanese literary works and their translations. In Japanese, “〜てくれる” indicates a speaker’s appreciation for an action performed by someone else in relation to himself, even in sentences where the subject is omitted. On the other hand, “〜てもらう” conveys the receipt of an action from the speaker’s perspective, revealing gratitude for the action related to the speaker, even in situations not specifically perceived as scenes of favor or kindness by Koreans. Moreover, it is used in situations of polite requests and scenes of permission, demonstrating consideration towards the other party without imposing undue burden. It also plays a role in clearly identifying the agent of an action in sentences where the subject is omitted. As seen above, “〜てくれる” and “〜てもらう” are not merely expressions of favor or kindness but are used under the recognition of fostering a harmonious relationship with others in Japanese discourse. They also serve the function of clarifying omitted subjects, making them unique expressions in Japanese language usage.