Chapter 5
Absolute specification in a socially definable relationship
Article outline
- 5.1Introduction
- 5.2The use of anata to reject a given social relationship
- 5.2.1The case of a contractual relationship
- 5.2.2The case of a kin relationship
- 5.2.3The case of parliamentary debate
- 5.2.4The case of jocular utterances
- 5.3The use of anata to refer to an addressee’s core self
- 5.3.1The case of conveying a sincere message
- 5.3.2The case of giving advice
- 5.4Summary
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Notes