程度副詞を分類する視点の考察

Abstract

Degree adverbs have both objective and subjective aspects; there are some adverbs to explain the condition or state of the object and others to express how the speaking subject perceives the object. Such a two-sided nature makes it more difficult to set the perspective so as to understand the functions and nature of degree adverbs. After all, classification for detailed understanding of degree adverbs has become too complicated, and their functions and nature have remained elusive. More specifically, no previous studies have clearly explained how to segment the functions of expressions of degree, including degree adverbs and their surrounding phrases. Therefore, this paper discusses from what perspective the functions and nature of degree adverbs should be perceived. Specifically, we reviewed previous studies concerning the classification of degree adverbs and the concept of degree to organize concepts of degree evaluation based on the diversity of degree scales. As a result, we discovered that the key to degree evaluation is the concept of sharing information through communication, and we introduced the idea of building a new framework for analysis based on this concept.