근세전기 ‘そなた’와 그 주변어에 관한 고찰

Abstract

This study provides a comparative analysis of the words sonata, konata, wagoryo, and soti ; four distinct results were revealed. First, the words sonata, konata, wagoryo and soti correspond to the disrespect phrase . Second, if the speaker and the listener are of equal status, we can find examples in which sonata, konata, and wagoryo are used but soti is not. In this case, konata was used in equal dialogue among people of the upper class, and sonata was used among people of upper class, such as merchants. In addition, the use of wagoryo indicates intimacy between the speaker and the listener. Third, if the speaker is considered to be superior to the listener, we can find usage of sonata, wagoryo, and soti, but no use of konata. Fourth, if the speaker is considered to be superior to the listener and their relationship is one between different classes, we can find usage of both soti and sonata. In this case, soti is used with a higher frequency than sonata.