Introduction

This department pursues theoretical, empirical and experimental studies of modern Japanese concerning its grammar, phonetics, phonology, lexicon, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, discourse, and orthography. We have started collaborative research projects on the Japanese lexicon with primary focus on its phonological and syntactic/semantic/morphological aspects, as well as on modeling the ecology of writing and its application to sociolinguistics.

Message from the Director

To illuminate the characteristics of Japanese, it is vital to compare the language with other languages in the world, especially on the basis of linguistic theories. This department aims at conducting comprehensive research on modern Japanese, hopefully including brain science and language acquisition.

Research and Education Staff

• KUBOZONO Haruo
  Director

• YOKOYAMA Shoichi
• Timothy J. VANCE
• KOISO Hanae
• TAKADA Tomokazu
• MITSUI Harumi

Invited Scholars

• UWANO Zendo
• MASUOKA Takashi

Temporary Researcher

• KANZAKI Kyoko
  Postdoctoral Research Fellow
• GIRIKO Mikio
  Postdoctoral Research Fellow
• TAKEMURA Akiko
  Postdoctoral Research Fellow
• OTAKI Yasushi
  Assistant Researcher
• WATANABE Ryoko
  Assistant Researcher
• Eric LONG
  Associate Researcher