Analisis jenis dan fungsi Ojigi pada Drama Tsuma, Shougakusei ni Naru (2022) Episode 1 dan 2

Abstract

This study aims to identify the types of ojigi (bowing) that appear in the Japanese drama Tsuma, Shougakusei ni Naru (2022), episodes 1 and 2, and to understand the cultural meanings and functions embedded in them. Ojigi is a form of nonverbal communication that plays an important role in Japanese social interactions. By analyzing selected scenes in which the characters perform ojigi, this research explores the context of its use and the values conveyed through the gesture. This study adopts a descriptive qualitative approach and applies semiotic theory as the basis of analysis. This theory is used to uncover the symbolic and cultural meanings implied in each ojigi movement presented in the drama. The analysis reveals two types of ojigi, namely eshaku and keirei, each used in different social contexts and relationships. These forms of ojigi serve four main functions: as an expression of respect, gratitude, customer appreciation, and making a request. The findings indicate that ojigi in the drama is not merely a physical act, but a reflection of deeply rooted Japanese cultural values.