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This paper examines how Thai Japanese speakers and Japanese native speakers as subordinates are using Japanese honorifics to their Japanese superiors in business situations. Conversational data in the research was collected by conducting roleplays. The results showed that Japanese native speakers used honorifics more than Thai Japanese speakers throughout the whole conversations. Furthermore, Thai Japanese speakers did not use a variety of honorifics as much as Japanese native speakers. Focusing on honorifics in groups of Sonkeigo, Kenjougo I and Kenjougo II, Japanese native speakers used honorifics in those groups with more complex forms than Thai Japanese speakers. The research findings contributed to better understanding of the use of honorifics in business situations. |
