中国人から見た日本語の発想と表現 I : ―「なる」という表現について―

Abstract

This paper deals with Japanese ways of thought and expression, and how they are seen from a Chinese point of view. Especially a Japanese word “naru” is discussed in this paper. An intransitive verb “naru” is a typical Japanese language. Such a verb cannot be found in the Chinese language. Japanese people like to express their deeds as what they are forced to do, and use the word “naru.” It is difficult for Chinese people to understand such a way of thought. Why do they express what they decide to do as what they are forced to do or what they come to do by the power of nature or something beyond their powers? But it is important to understand such a Japanese way of thought in order to communicate with Japanese people. It is not good for a Chinese people to try to understand Japanese ways of thought and expression according to Chinese ways of thought and expression.