Chapter 2
The history of anata, person reference terms in Japanese, and social norms in Japanese communication
Article outline
- 2.1Introduction
- 2.2The history of anata
- 2.3Person reference terms in Japanese
- 2.4Social norms in Japanese communication
- 2.4.1The issue of ‘cultures’
- 2.4.2Personhood in Japanese communication
- 2.4.3A deeper look into vertical relationships in Japan
- 2.4.4Politeness in Japanese communication
- 2.5Summary
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Notes