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April 23, 2026Open Access

A Dichotomous Comprehension Model of Clausal Conjunctions

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MNMiyuki Nagatsuji

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Overview

Examines comprehension of clausal conjunctions in English and Japanese, suggesting a model based on relational and independent inferences.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the application of a dichotomous model of clausal conjunctions across English and Japanese, focusing on relational and independent inferences.
  • Analysis of the inferential processes of English and Japanese conjunctions.
  • Comparison of the -te, -tari, and -shi structures in Japanese with English and-conjunctions.
  • Evaluation of pragmatic strategies in different contexts.
  • Identified a parallel distinction between English and Japanese structures in relation to inferences.
  • Established that the -te structure aligns with relational inferences, while -tari and -shi correspond to independent inferences.
  • Highlighted that the relational/independent distinction is a fundamental property in interpreting clausal conjunctions.

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Miyuki Nagatsuji (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9bb2285696592c86ecff9https://doi.org/10.82663/0002000006
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