Teaching Japanese Honorifics Based on Situational Approach

Abstract

Japanese honorifics are essential language tools that Japanese people often use in communication. The use of these honorifics is extensive especially in Japanese business settings. Hence, to improve students’ proficiency, Japanese language teachers need to emphasize on the education of Japanese honorifics, in addition to implementing the situational approach in their lessons. This article investigates and analyzes the development of Japanese honorifics as well as to propose effective strategies for the implementation of the situational approach in this aspect, in hope to promote the progress of Japanese language education.