English Loanwords in the Japanese Language

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Preface
• A Short History of the Japanese Language
• Borrowing from the English Language
  • Reasons for and Functions of Borrowing
  • Forms of Borrowing
  • Fields of Borrowing
  • Integration of English Loanwords into Japanese
• Intelligibility and Acceptance of English Loanwords in Japan
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text examines the influence of the English language on Japanese, particularly focusing on the adoption and integration of English loanwords. The work explores the historical context of this language contact, analyzes the reasons behind borrowing, and investigates the various forms and fields of borrowing.

• The historical context of English loanwords in Japanese
• The reasons and functions behind borrowing from the English language
• The forms and fields of English loanword borrowing
• The integration of English loanwords into Japanese
• The intelligibility and acceptance of English loanwords in Japan

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The second chapter provides a brief overview of the history of the Japanese language, highlighting the historical development and the influence of Chinese on the language. The third chapter delves into the topic of English loanwords in Japanese, focusing on the reasons behind their adoption, the various forms of borrowing, the specific fields where these words are used, and the process of integrating them into Japanese.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This text focuses on the influence of English on Japanese, examining the integration of English loanwords into the Japanese language. Key themes include language contact, borrowing, loanwords, gairaigo, intelligibility, and cultural influence. The text also touches upon the history of Japan's modernization and its relationship with Western powers.