Proposing a Statistical Approach to Idiomatics Phrase Research

Authors

  • Eishi Hirose Japan Center, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Indonesia
  • Vinky Irawan Japan Center, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Indonesia
  • Robby Yussac Tallar Japan Center, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18196/jjlel.v9i1.25371

Keywords:

Idiom studies, Quantitative linguistics, Quantitative lexical analysis, Linguistic systems, Language culture

Abstract

This study explores the limitations of traditional idiom studies and proposes a new approach based on statistical methods. Conventional research has often linked idioms simplistically to society and culture, but quantitative linguistics can identify flaws in such arguments and conclusions. This study employed quantitative lexical analysis to clarify the meanings associated with idioms, as well as the underlying linguistic systems and statistical trends governing their usage. By adopting a macro-level and dynamic perspective, this approach provides new insights into the relationship between language culture and idioms, yielding significant findings compared to previous studies.

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Published

2025-03-20

How to Cite

Hirose, E., Irawan, V., & Tallar, R. Y. (2025). Proposing a Statistical Approach to Idiomatics Phrase Research. Journal of Japanese Language Education and Linguistics, 9(1), 49–64. https://doi.org/10.18196/jjlel.v9i1.25371

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Februari

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