ノダ文の通時的研究 ―「事情を表さない用法」を中心に―

要旨

The usage of “ノダ” in Modern Japanese, which does not express “事情” (explanation for the reason of a certain condition”, was observed in the late modern period, particularly in the form of ＜ノ (particle) + sentence-ending particle＞. During this time, the usage of “ノサ” was especially prevalent. In late Edo-period, the sentence-ending particle “サ” was predominantly used in sentences connected to nouns, and when connecting it to verb and adjective the quasi-nominative particle “ノ” was necessary. “ノサ,” inherited the communicative function of the sentence-ending particle “サ.” Therefore, it is considered to have a usage distinct from that of “ノダ,” which, exclusively in quasi-nominative particle constructions, primarily conveyed circumstances related to “事情” . Subsequently, the sentence-ending particle “サ” underwent a functional shift, becoming less common in polite and feminine conversations. As a result, it is thought that the usage of “ノヨ” and “ノ” increased. Furthermore, in the modern era, the role of definitive assertion previously held by “サ” and “ヨ” became consolidated into “ダ” and “デス.” Consequently, the usage attributed to “ノサ” and “ノヨ” gradually became established in contemporary Japanese as “ノダ” and “ノデス.” Through such a process, it is believed that in the usage of contemporary Japanese “ノダ,” a coexistence of expressions related to circumstances and those unrelated to circumstances has become evident.

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