The Japanese ‘X wa Y o shiteiru’ pattern as simple stative expressions
The Japanese ‘X wa Y o shiteiru’ pattern as simple stative expressions

Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses the Japanese ‘X wa Y o shiteiru’ form, which represents the simple state or property of an object. After illustrating the basic features of the linguistic pattern, the paper examines how the pattern is formed by focusing on the conceptualizer’s cognition regarding objects. To conclude, the paper argues that the simple stative interpretation of the pattern derives from the process of subjectification proposed in the field of cognitive grammar.

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