@article{ART003345816},
author={Park, Seong-Mi},
title={Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru},
journal={The Japanese Language Association of Korea},
issn={1229-7275},
year={2026},
number={88},
pages={27-43}
TY - JOUR
AU - Park, Seong-Mi
TI - Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru
JO - The Japanese Language Association of Korea
PY - 2026
VL - null
IS - 88
PB - The Japanese Language Association Of Korea
SP - 27
EP - 43
SN - 1229-7275
AB - This study examines the relationship between the Japanese forms shiteiru and shitakotogaaru, specifically how they connect past situations to the present. It contrasts shiteiru as a marker of dynamic perfect and shitakotogaaru as an experiential expression. By drawing on authentic examples, the analysis delves into patterns of mutual substitutability and the restrictions on such substitutions, uncovering the underlying semantic and functional conditions. The findings indicate that in contexts where prior experiences serve as a basis for current knowledge, understanding, or judgment, both forms can function together as “resources for judgment,” allowing them to be interchangeable. However, in situations where completing a particular event directly affects the current procedural stage or actions, shiteiru is the preferred choice, replacing shiteiru with shitakotogaaru can dilute the intended meaning. Conversely, when the emphasis is on the accumulation or mere presence of experience as part of the speaker’s identity or understanding, shitakotogaaru is distinctly utilized. Substituting shiteiru in these contexts may lead to interpretations related to ongoing action, repetition, or resultant states. The findings suggest that the “current relevance” of Japanese perfect expressions encompasses multiple dimensions, specifically: resources for judgment, procedural efficacy, and experiential capital. Furthermore, the results provide a foundation for developing concrete guidelines to help learners of Japanese distinguish between these often-confused perfect expressions in educational settings.
KW - Perfect;Current Relevance;Shiteiru;Shitakotogaaru;Interchangeability
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Park, Seong-Mi. (2026). Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru. The Japanese Language Association of Korea, 88, 27-43.
Park, Seong-Mi. 2026, "Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru", The Japanese Language Association of Korea, no.88, pp.27-43.
Park, Seong-Mi "Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru" The Japanese Language Association of Korea 88 pp.27-43 (2026) : 27.
Park, Seong-Mi. Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru. 2026; 88 : 27-43.
Park, Seong-Mi. "Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru" The Japanese Language Association of Korea no.88(2026) : 27-43.
Park, Seong-Mi. Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru. The Japanese Language Association of Korea, 88, 27-43.
Park, Seong-Mi. Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru. The Japanese Language Association of Korea. 2026; 88 27-43.
Park, Seong-Mi. Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru. 2026; 88 : 27-43.
Park, Seong-Mi. "Current Relevance in Japanese: Event-Perfect Shiteiru and Experiential Shitakotogaaru" The Japanese Language Association of Korea no.88(2026) : 27-43.
