日语填充语及其功能

The Filler in Japanese and Its Functions

填充语是会话中频繁使用的一种话语标记,是说话者填充会话中的空隙(因说话者搜索词语、思考表达所造成)的语音现象或词语。本文修订了以往研究中关于填充语的定义,提出了界定填充语的基准,对填充语的功能进行了补充和梳理。通过分析得出以下结论:(1)填充语除了"信息处理功能"和"人际关系调节功能"之外,本文提出的"会话管理功能"在会话中也发挥着重要作用;(2)填充语是说话者暗示信息处理过程、保证信息顺利产出的手段之一,也为听话者能够跟随说话者思路和理解话语信息提供了保障。由以上结论可见,填充语不是毫无意义的填充空隙的语言现象,而是保证交际顺利进行的重要标记。

As a discourse label frequently used in conversations, filler is usually regarded as a phonetic phenomenon or lexieal expression used by speakers to fill intervals as they search for or think of appropriate words and expressions. In this study, we modified the definition of filler based on previous research, put forward a criterion for the identification of filler, and completed the functions of filler. Through analysis the following conclusions are made： （1）Besides the information processing function and interpersonal relationship readjusting function, the conversation management function of filler is also playing an important role in conversations. （2） Filler is one of the means of suggesting the information processing and ensuring the information be smoothly produced, so that listeners can catch up with the speaker＇ s thinking and understand the message which the speaker wants to send. In conclusion, rather than simply a meaningless linguistic phenomenon of interval-filler, filler is also an essential label that makes communication smooth and effective.