ISOGASHII TOKORO DARI SUDUT PANDANG HAIRYO HYOUGEN: KAJIAN KESANTUNAN BERBAHASA MASYARAKAT JEPANG

Abstract

This article is aimed at describing the use of the phrase “isogashii tokoro” in a speaking activity of Japanese society. According to Ponfei, Isogashii tokoro is a phrase which formed hairyo hyougen utterances. Hairyo hyougen is kind of utterance to show the tolerance in Japanese language and also one of politeness form in Japanese society. This research is qualitative descriptive which use three methods and techniques, they are: 1) method and technique of providing data. 2). Method and technique of analyzing data. 3). Method and technique of presenting the result of analysis. The result of the analysis shows that there are some situations of the use of isogashii tokoro, that are 1) asking for help, 2) asking for answers to the other person, 3) expressing an appreciation.