DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/izumi.15.2.182-193

Analisis Pembentukan Kata dan Perubahan Makna Wasei Eigo pada Kanal Youtube Japanese with Shun

Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia

Received: 6 Jun 2026; Revised: 2 Sep 2026; Accepted: 17 Sep 2026; Available online: 9 Nov 2026; Published: 9 Nov 2026.
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This study aims to identify the classifications, word formation processes, and semantic change of wasei eigo found on Japanese with Shun YouTube Channel. The research approach used is qualitative descriptive, with data collection techniques involving note-taking and analysis using the PUP and HBB techniques. The study identified 33 items of wasei eigo from 82 videos on the Japanese with Shun YouTube channel, comprising 4 imizurekata, 9 tanshukukata, 4 junwaseikata, 12 eigohyougenfuzaikata, and 4 combined imizurekata and eigohyougenfuzaikata. In terms of word formation, 3 items involved clipping, 17 compounding, 5 involved blending, 1 involved both compounding and clipping, 1 involved acronymization, 1 involved both acronymization and compound, and 8 did not undergo any word formation. In terms of changes in meaning, 7 data points involved expansion, 15 involved narrowing, 6 changed completely, 1 involved softening of meaning, and 4 did not undergo any change in meaning.

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Keywords: Wasei Eigo; YouTube; Classification; Word Formation; Semantic Change

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