On the Non-causative Interpretation of Saseru-sentences in Japanese

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  • 日本語のサセル文における非使役的解釈について
  • ニホンゴ　ノ　サセル　ブン　ニ　オケル　ヒシエキテキ　カイシャク　ニ　ツイテ

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The aim of this paper is to investigate the non-causative interpretation of saseru-sentences in Japanese. Saseru-sentences exhibit two interpretations, that is to say a causative interpretation and a non-causative interpretation. I show that such an interpretational alternation can be observed not only in saseru-sentences but also in “ordinary” transitive/intransitive sentences. Furthermore, assuming two types of CONTROL, i.e., a “Weak” CONTROL and a “Strong” CONTROL, I argue that the non-causative interpretation of saseru-sentences depends on “Weak” CONTROL. The analysis presented in this paper leads to the conclusion that every kind of verb can be embedded in saseru-sentences.

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  • 日本語・日本文化

    日本語・日本文化 50 65-78, 2023-03-10

    The Center for Japanese Language and Culture, Osaka University

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