Sonkeigo Expressions in Japanese Translation of the Quran

Ely Triasih Rahayu

Abstract


Sonkeigo Expressions in Japanese Translation of the Quran. This study discusses sonkeigo expressions in Japanese translation of the Quran as a form of honorific to Allah, The Creator. This study focuses on surah al-Baqarah [2] verse 7-30. The sonkeigo is analyzed based on the changes of verbs referring to the acts of Allah, The Creator. A reference study is a method used to collect the data in this qualitative research. The data source is derived from the Japanese translation of the Quran scripture. The data is validated against Japanese native speakers and Arabic tafsir experts. Kayaba theory on the use of sonkeigo form as the honorific language in social interactions is employed. The research conclusion shows that one of the ways for men to respect Allah is by using sonkeigo expressions.


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Japanese; the Quran; sonkeigo; social factor.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29300/madania.v21i2.605

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