Analysis of Misuse of Japanese Sentences Final Particle Ne and Yo

Abstract

This research aims to: (1) explain misuse of Japanese sentence- final particles ne and yo; and (2) find the cause of misuse of Japanese sentences-final particles. This research is a qualitative descriptive research with multiple choice questions as main data. The method used is error analysis in questionnaire and followed up with interview. Interviews were conducted to identify what factors were causing students to be unable to properly use the final particles. The conclusions of this study are as follows: first, students have sufficient knowledge of ne and yo final particles contained in textbooks, but are unable to properly apply the particles, especially when dealing with the context of a conversation phrase that presents different situations; second, imperfect learning and student's ignorance about territory concept in the use of sentences-final particles in Japanese. As a solution to overcome the errors in the use of final particles, a module devoted specifically to the particles. This module has been validated by Japanese language experts and declared eligible to use at Japanese Department of Darma Persada University in terms of materials, language skills, presentation, and legibility.

Keywords: error analysis, Japanese sentences-final particles, theory of territory