REVELAREA IDENTITĂȚII PRIN LIMBAJ: O ANALIZĂ PRAGMALINGVISTICĂ A UTILIZĂRII ONĒ KOTOBA ÎN REPREZENTAREA PERSONAJELOR TRANSGENDER
UNVEILING IDENTITY THROUGH LANGUAGE: A PRAGMALINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF ONĒ KOTOBA IN TRANSGENDER CHARACTERIZATION

Summary/Abstract: The article explores the linguistic phenomenon of onē kotoba, a Japanese speech style typically associated with effeminate men or transgender individuals, particularly those identifying as female. This language style, often used by homosexual men in media and entertainment, blends politeness with elements of critique and expressiveness. The analysis of Grell Sutcliff from the manga Kuroshitsuji illustrates the role of onē kotoba in shaping gender identity and its impact on the character's linguistic and social development. Through specific linguistic choices such as feminine pronouns (atashi) and final particles (wa, yo), Grell's speech reflects her evolving gender identity. The study emphasizes how these linguistic markers function as tools for both self-expression and subtle critique of societal norms, while also illustrating the challenges of accurately translating onē speech into Romanian.

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