the surrounding linguistic elements that contribute to the interpretation and meaning of a specific expression or utterance
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言語的文脈
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the phenomenon in language where the interpretation of certain words or expressions depends on the context of the speaker, listener, and the surrounding situation
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デクシス
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a type of deixis that involves the use of pronouns and verb forms to refer to the participants in a conversation
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人物デクシス
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a type of deixis that involves the use of language to refer to spatial locations, such as indicating the direction, distance, or proximity of objects or places in relation to the speaker or the context of the conversation
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空間のデクシス
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a type of deixis that involves the use of language to refer to specific points in time, such as indicating the past, present, or future, or expressing temporal relations and sequencing of events
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時間的デクシス
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the representation of someone's words using quotation marks, presenting their exact utterances as they were spoken or written
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直接話法
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the representation of someone's words by reporting or paraphrasing their statements without using direct quotation marks
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間接話法
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an utterance or expression that not only conveys meaning but also performs a particular function or action in communication, such as making a request, giving an order, or making a promise
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言語行為
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the act of referring to or indicating something or someone in language, where words or expressions are used to point to or denote specific entities, objects, or concepts
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参照
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a communicative behavior or action that poses a risk to someone's positive face, their desired self-image or social identity, potentially leading to face loss or face-threatening situations.
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顔を脅す行為
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a communicative behavior or action that helps to protect or restore someone's positive face, their desired self-image or social identity, in order to avoid or mitigate face loss or face-threatening situations
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面子を保つ行為
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a speech style characterized by simplified language, exaggerated prosody, repetition, and high pitch, commonly used by caregivers when interacting with infants and young children
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介護者のスピーチ
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the natural flow of spoken language where words and sounds are connected together, often resulting in changes in pronunciation, elision of sounds, and modifications in speech patterns
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つながったスピーチ
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a linguistic element or phrase used in speech or writing to indicate the structure, organization, or relationship between different parts of a discourse, often serving to facilitate communication and signal the speaker's intentions or attitudes
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談話マーカー
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the cognitive and linguistic process of shaping and presenting information in a particular way to influence how people perceive and interpret it
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作成
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a conversation or exchange of ideas between two or more individuals, typically characterized by turn-taking, interactive communication, and mutual understanding
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対話
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the use of language in a larger context, including conversations, written texts, and social interactions, where meaning is constructed and communicated through the organization and flow of language
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講話
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the interconnectedness and referencing of texts, where one text refers to or influences another, creating layers of meaning and a complex web of relationships between texts
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間テクスト性
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language, words, or expressions that convey a negative or derogatory connotation and are intended to belittle, criticize, or insult someone or something
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軽蔑的な
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the process by which participants in a conversation alternate speaking and listening, following certain rules and cues to facilitate smooth and coherent communication
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交代制
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a linguistic device used to express uncertainty or vagueness, often through words or phrases that indicate a lack of commitment or certainty in one's statement
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ヘッジ
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the meaning that is inferred or implied by a speaker in a conversation, beyond the literal or explicit meaning of the words used, relying on context and shared knowledge between the participants
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暗示
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the overall sense of unity, logic, and connectedness in a text or discourse, where the ideas, information, and elements are organized and presented in a clear and meaningful way
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一貫
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the linguistic mechanisms used to create connections and coherence within a text by employing various cohesive devices and techniques
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凝集
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a specific linguistic element or device that connects different parts of a text, contributing to the overall coherence and unity of the discourse
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結束力
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a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite
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ユーフュイズム
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the deliberate use of ambiguous language or expressions to avoid making a clear or definite statement
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二枚舌
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(linguistics) the prelinguistic practice of expressing a whole idea in a single word
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ホロフラシス
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a word or phrase that is not formal or literary and is used in everyday conversations
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俗語
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the humorous and incorrect use of a word that sounds similar to the intended word
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不治の病
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a unit of speech or writing that is complete and coherent, usually consisting of one or more words and conveying a specific meaning or message
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発声
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(linguistics) the redundant use of words in a way that might be considered a fault of style, or to create an emphatic effect
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プレナズム
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(linguistics) the separation of parts of a compound word by insertion of one or more words, often in informal speech
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テメシス
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a question that is not meant to be answered, but is instead used to make a point or to create emphasis or effect
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反語
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a type of interrogative sentence that is asked not to obtain information but rather to make a statement or express an attitude
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質問を表示する
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a type of interrogative sentence that seeks specific information or references a particular entity, object, or concept
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参考質問
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the emphasis or prominence placed on a particular element or information in a sentence or discourse
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フォーカス
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a wordplay or joke that relies on the use of multiple languages, often involving the similarity or ambiguity of words or phrases in different languages to create humorous or clever effects
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バイリンガルのダジャレ
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the verbal and non-verbal cues, such as nodding, "uh-huh," or other short responses, that listeners use to indicate their engagement and understanding during a conversation
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バックチャネル
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