ONOMATOPOEIA OF FIRE ELEMENT NINJUTSU IN THE NARUTO
MANGA
Andika Surya Prakasa Universitas Komputer Indonesia.
Bandung.
Indonesia Mohammad Ali Universitas Komputer Indonesia.
Bandung.
Indonesia
ABSTRACT
This study examines the forms of onomatopoeia fire-element ninjutsu in Naruto manga, specifically volumes 55-68.
Onomatopoeia in Japanese language used to represent sounds and specific conditions in visual media such as manga.
This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, which aims to describe or analyze research findings without drawing broader conclusions.
The study classifies onomatopoeic forms based on Akimoto .
theory and meanings according to Ono .
The findings identify four primary forms of onomatopoeia fire-element ninjutsu:
basic words (Goko.
, sound compression (Sokuo.
, repetition forms, and sound extension (Chouo.
, with sound extension being most dominant form.
Not all onomatopoeia directly symbolize fire.
some merely depict the sound effects of the techniques.
The variations in onomatopoeia influence readers' perception of intensity and power of attacks in manga.
These findings contribute to linguistic studies and Japanese language learners.
Further research is recommended to expand the scope of onomatopoeia usage across various manga.
Keywords: Manga.
Linguistics INTRODUCTION Onomatopoeia is the naming of objects or actions by imitating sounds associated with those objects or actions (Nabilah & Djaya, 2.
Chaer .
n Ibrahim 2.
says, symbol of onomatopoeic words .
ords derived from sound imitatio.
shows the situation or condition it represents.
Onomatopoeia is commonly used in daily life to describe non-verbal actions such as phenomena, movements, and the conditions of objects or situations.
In the Japanese language, holds a vital role and is considered highly significant (Putri.
Kusrini, & Sugihartono, 2.
Research on onomatopoeia in comics has been extensively conducted by many people, including Ali .
and TESHOME.
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Furthermore, other research on onomatopoeia in comics focuses on giongo .
mitating sound.
and gitaigo .
escribing conditions or situation.
, including studies by Ibrahim .
and Miki Takeuchi .
This research specifically examines sounds produced by human voices, natural sounds, and sounds from objects.
In the study by Rachmadhani .
on the forms of onomatopoeia in the manga Fumetsu no Anata e, using Ono's .
, a total of 158 onomatopoeic data were identified.
For example, the sound CEu .
consists of only one syllable without any additions, such as repetition or suffixes.
Therefore, this onomatopoeia is classified as a basic Similarly, in the Naruto manga, each panel contains onomatopoeia, particularly in the techniques used to attack opponents and defend against enemy attacks.
Each technique in the Naruto manga has its own classification and distinct onomatopoeia.
The following are examples of onomatopoeia used in techniques within the Naruto manga.
Figure 1: Examples of Onomatopoeic Sounds Figure 1 is a onomatopoeia CC consists of two characters.
C and C.
This onomatopoeia represents the sound of fire produced by the ninjutsu Katon: Ryen Hska no Jutsu.
It illustrates the sound of fire that intensifies, appears instantly, and injures the designated target.
This research differs from other studies in that it focuses on the onomatopoeia of the fire element found in the Naruto manga from volumes 55 to 68, thus this study will have different findings.
The research method to be used for the purpose of this study is a qualitative descriptive method, which involves explaining the forms and meanings of Japanese onomatopoeia in the Naruto manga.
In this study, author found 11 fire-element ninjutsu onomatopoeia that have different forms and meanings.
From these 11 fire-element ninjutsu data, author classified the data using the theories of Akimoto .
and Ono .
The results show that the 11 onomatopoeias classified using Akimoto's .
theory consist of four forms: Gokon .
Sokuon .
Repetition Form .
, and Elongated Form/Chouon .
Additionally, the 11 onomatopoeias classified using Ono's .
theory have four meanings: AiAiA (G.
AEA (Bo.
AAEA (F.
, and AAOEA (Bu.
This research will be useful for both students and researchers, especially those who wish to study the forms and meanings of onomatopoeia.
LITERATURE REVIEW
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Onomatopoeia is a linguistic concept that describes the use of words whose sound mimics the sound or noise of the object or situation being described (Dinata & Juniartha 2.
In the Japanese language, onomatopoeia is written using katakana (CEaEEOE.
and is not only used to represent sounds produced by living beings such as humans and animals, but also sounds from inanimate objects and natural phenomena.
Additionally, it represents conditions, movements, and even a person's emotional state (Tamori in Ali, 2.
In the journal by Rdj.
Yulia, and Yan .
, it is stated that the number of Japanese onomatopoeic words used in daily life ranges from 400 to 700 words.
Onomatopoeia has several basic forms that help distinguish it from other It is used both in spoken and written language.
In spoken form, onomatopoeia is commonly used in everyday conversations, while in written form, it frequently appears in magazines, newspapers, and comics.
Manga that contain a significant amount of onomatopoeia are typically designed specifically for children (Wibawati.
Andika.
Graciano, & Khodijah, 2.
Kambara .
n Muin.
Rauf, & Hidayat 2.
says, onomatopoeia words represent states, movements, feelings, emotions, and their expression to make the words more life.
Maeda .
n Hooper & Takahashi 2.
Japanese is a language rich with onomatopoeia.
Japanese languageAos many categories of onomatopoeia, it can be concluded that such words are far more common and far more intricate in Japanese comics (Elveljung, 2.
According to Rohan.
Sasamoto, & OAoBrien .
onomatopoeia in manga used to portray non-dialogue sounds, such as action, background noise, and related diegetic effects, presented in highly stylised fonts embedded in aesthetics, which are different to the typeface used in speech bubbles and narrative text.
Also Ali .
says there are many onomatopoeia used independently to describe the voice, sound, condition, situation, or behavior inside the speech balloons and also many onomatopoeia used outside the speech balloons as a part of speech line.
Akimoto .
n Rachmadhani, 2.
says onomatopoeia has specific forms, including basic words, nasalization of sounds .
, sound contraction .
, sound elongation .
, the addition of the morpheme -ri, repetition forms, forms that undergo partial sound changes and the contrast between seion and dakuon sounds.
Forms of Onomatopeia According to Akimoto .
n Saputra.
Nasution, & Aibonotika, 2.
, onomatopoeia, or onshschsgo in Japanese, has several specific forms that represent the following conditions:
Basic Word (Goko.
A basic word, or Gokon, in Japanese is a form of onomatopoeia that consists of one or two syllables.
For example, ( AA.
, which represents a pounding heartbeat, consists of two characters: A .
and As .
Sound Contraction (Sokuo.
Sound contraction, or Sokuon, in Japanese is a form of onomatopoeia that includes a contracted sound represented by the small A or EE at the end of a word.
This form conveys a sudden or rapid occurrence.
For example, (C.
uru') represents the sudden motion of turning oneAos head backward.
Nasalization of Sounds (Hatsuo.
Nasalization of sounds, or Hatsuon, in Japanese is a form of onomatopoeia that includes the character Ce at the end of a word.
This form signifies a sound that is light, strong, and resonant.
For example, (EcCE) .
represents the sound of a slap.
Sound Elongation (Chouo.
Sound elongation, or Chouon .
ong vowe.
, is a form of onomatopoeia that describes a prolonged state or action.
Chouon functions to extend a word by lengthening a vowel sound in the middle or at the end of a word.
For example, (EcCE) .
represents the sound of a slap.
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Addition of the Morpheme (-r.
or (CO) The addition of the -ri (CO) form appears at the end of an onomatopoeic word.
It describes a state of movement that is slow, soft, or smooth.
For example, (CE Ie CEE) .
oro Ie koror.
Repetition of Morphemes The repetition of morphemes, known in Japanese as hanpukukei, represents sounds that occur repeatedly and For example, .
signifies the sound of a disconnected telephone line.
Partial Sound Modification This form of onomatopoeia undergoes partial sound changes, describing something irregular or inconsistent.
For example, (CEECEECEE) .
iin koon kaa.
represents the sound of a school bell.
Contrast Between Seion and Dakuon Seion represents light or soft sounds, while Dakuon denotes heavier or rougher sounds.
For example, (CAECAE Ie C ECE) .
arasara Ie zarazar.
Meaning of onomatopeia Ono .
n Ibrahim, 2.
explains that the classification of meanings is divided into:
NE (Shize.
Shizen refers to onomatopoeic meanings related to sound imitations and conditions of natural phenomena such as weather, temperature, liquids, fire, and soil.
Examples include CECE .
CECE .
, and others.
ne (Ninge.
Ningen refers to onomatopoeic meanings related to humans, including conditions, sounds, and behaviors.
Examples include AoCsAoCs .
ACOACO .
, and AOAaCEACAOAaCEAC .
UO (Jibuts.
Jibutsu refers to onomatopoeia related to the movement or transformation of objects, their conditions or shapes, and the sounds they produce.
Examples include ACeACe .
CC .
, and CEAECEAE .
METHODOLOGY
The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method.
According to Sugiyono .
s cited in Wibawati.
Andika.
Graciano, & Khodijah, 2.
, the descriptive method is used to describe or analyze research findings but is not intended to draw broader conclusions.
The steps taken by the author in data collection include reading and analyzing volumes 55Ae68 of the Naruto manga, which depict fire-element ninjutsu, and compiling the collected sample data into Microsoft Excel by creating an onomatopoeia tabulation.
The steps taken by the author are as follows: classifying the onomatopoeic data found in the Naruto manga, categorizing the collected data based on the meanings proposed by Ono .
, comparing them with the theory presented by Akimoto .
, summarizing the data analysis results, and describing the forms and meanings of the onomatopoeia in detail.
The object of this study is the Naruto manga series by Masashi Kishimoto, specifically volumes 55Ae68.
This research focuses on fire-element sounds present in the manga.
The story follows a young boy named Uzumaki Naruto, a shinobi with the dream of becoming a Hokage.
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RESULT AND DISCUSSION
In volumes 55Ae68 of the Naruto manga, four distinct form onomatopoeia were found to represent fire-element ninjutsu, as follows:
Table 1.
Fire Element form Onomatopoeia in Naruto Manga According to Akimoto .
Forms of Onomatopoeia Total Gokon Sokuon Repetitive Form Elongated Form (Chouo.
The results show that the most frequently appearing onomatopoeia form is the elongated form, with a total of four occurrences, while the least frequent is the Gokon form, with only one occurrence.
The following is a detailed explanation of the forms of fire-element ninjutsu onomatopoeia in the Naruto manga, volumes 55Ae68.
Figure 2.
Gokon C.
Figure 2 is a Gokon onomatopoeia with the sound C .
, representing the ninjutsu Katon: Gskamekyaku, which is used to attack the Allied Shinobi Forces.
This onomatopoeia reflects the sound of a powerful fire technique that engulfs everything until it turns to ashes (Kishimoto, 2.
These findings align with AkimotoAos .
theory, which states that Gokon is a form of onomatopoeia consisting of one or two syllables.
Figure 3: Sokuon CEE.
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Figure 3 is a Sokuon onomatopoeia with the sound CEE .
, which represents the sound produced by the ninjutsu Katon: Bakuf Ranbu, a technique used to attack the Allied Shinobi Forces.
This onomatopoeia reflects the sound of a fire-element ninjutsu that suddenly expands.
These findings align with AkimotoAos .
theory, which states that Sokuon is a form of onomatopoeia characterized by the compression of sound, marked by the small A or EE at the end of the word.
Additional sound data related to the Sokuon form includes EiEE .
, an onomatopoeia derived from the Katon:
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Figure 4 is a repetitive form of onomatopoeia with the sound c .
This sound is produced by the ninjutsu Katon: Bakuf Ranbu.
Although it originates from the same ninjutsu, it has a different sound.
This onomatopoeia represents the continuous and expanding explosion of fire without interruption.
These findings align with AkimotoAos .
theory, which states that repetitive onomatopoeia, as shown in the image, describes a state or action that occurs repeatedly or continuously.
Additional data on repetitive form onomatopoeia includes c .
is an onomatopoeia from the ninjutsu Katon: Haijingakure no Jutsu, a high-temperature fire technique that generates ash and hot dust, which is then used to obscure traces and disappear.
CC .
is an onomatopoeia from the ninjutsu Katon: Gskamekyaku, a large-scale fire technique that generates a vast and powerful wall of flames.
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Figure 5.
Elongated Form CC.
Figure 5 is a Chouon onomatopoeia or elongated form with the sound CC .
This sound is produced by the ninjutsu Katon: Gskaky no Jutsu.
The onomatopoeia represents the sound of a large fire that appears instantly and injures the designated target.
These findings align with AkimotoAos .
theory, which states that the elongated form (Chouo.
in onomatopoeia, as shown in the example, describes a state that lasts for an extended period.
Based on the data above, it can be indicated that the difference between go in the Gokon form and go in the elongated form lies in the intensity influenced by the technique.
In the Gokon form.
C .
represents the strength of the fire through the rumbling sound of the technique.
Meanwhile, in the elongated form, the rumbling sound lasts longer, suggesting that the technique's power is greater compared to the one represented by the Gokon Additional data on the Chouon .
form includes EnC .
is an onomatopoeia from the ninjutsu Katon:
Gskame Shisshitsu, which, like Katon: Gskame Shisshitsu, is a technique that engulfs enemies in flames, consuming everything, covering, and burning a vast area.
EuC .
is an onomatopoeia from the ninjutsu Katon: Gskaky no Jutsu, a basic fire-element technique with powerful destructive force, capable of causing extensive damage to the affected area.
CC .
is an onomatopoeia from the ninjutsu Katon: Ryen Hska no Jutsu, a fire-element technique in the form of a dragon that can attack from three directions: front, left, and right.
Then, in the Naruto manga, the four onomatopoeias mentioned above appear in four different meaning, as Table 2.
Meaning According to Ono's .
Onomatope Meaning (Ono 2.
AiEA (G.
A loud, loud, cracking sound, heavy and low.
a (F.
The sound of pursing his mouth and breathing.
A voice blowing and laughing.
AAOEA (Bu.
The engines of cars and machines growl.
The sound of fire and wind shining And what's going on.
"An orange flame erupted from the sandy intestines on the hillside with a dull sniff.
AEA (Bo.
Sounds like a slow, cracking whistle.
"Then the whistle started to burst from the dew of the rain," the fire rose violently.
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Table 2 presents the meanings of onomatopoeia used to represent fire-element ninjutsu based on Ono .
The result is can be concluded that out of the Four onomatopoeic expressions analyzed, only twoAibou and buoAi are directly related to the fire element.
The others do not specifically represent fire but instead describe the sounds produced by the ninjutsu or the wind generated by the technique.
The following is an explanation of fire-element onomatopoeia according to Ono's .
Onomatopoeia such as CC .
EnC .
C .
, and CEE .
are classified in Ono's .
as follows:
AAsaeaCOaNsaEACACAy (A loud, loud, cracking sound, heavy and low.
AUOoCoCOAUCeaEAyuaUCOuAUauACUAs(The breeze blows wildly and snow falls from the trees in the fores.
Onomatopoeia such as EiEE .
is classified in Ono's .
into two meanings:
aCeAoACaCeaCaAsNAAcAACOAoCUAC (The sound of pursing his mouth and breathing.
A voice blowing and laughin.
ayAAiAACOsUAEOACCaEAUUiAACOAAUIUAUOUnAACOAoCUAiAAC (And what's going on.
"The way things suddenly change or change without any prior or previous context.
").
The onomatopoeia EnC .
is classified in Ono's .
with the following meaning:
OCEACECEAUAIACUACACEaUAAeasNAoAC(The engines of cars and machines growl.
The sound of fire and wind shining loudl.
ayAAiAACAUoAnuyACCUAsIAUCOAAEnCeAAEAIOsAEAACCACEECOACaAUoAsNaEAAs, what's going on.
"An orange flame erupted from the sandy intestines on the hillside with a dull sniff.
").
(And Lastly, the onomatopoeia EuC .
is classified in Ono's .
with the following meaning:
auaC (Sounds like a slow, cracking whistl.
AUAoCUauuCAAeAIAUCOAAEuCEEAuAUaEaCUAs.
AAeaOUAUOAUCUAiAAC(Then the whistle started to burst from the dew of the rain," the fire rose violentl.
AUACAUCOouaAUAAIAANEAAs.
AuAoaCUaCOAAiaUAiAACOAoCUAiAAC(The light shoji screen starts to burn drastically, and the sudden brightening of light and redness in my fac.
AUAAeAEAsAAoAsiOaOAAIAAuOAUCas.
EaoAUOuAcACOACeACOaECUAiAAcaUsoaA UAOCUAiAAC(It's always pale and white, but now it smells like a cherry blossom color," and his consciousness is falling apart.
The shape of things appears to be unclea.
AUNOIAECCiCCAAIaOAyaENAUAUCUCUAACCOAIAs(You will be left to go to a place where you have no thoughts, your mind or anythin.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
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From the result of the explanation and discussion above, it can be concluded that the most frequently occurring form of onomatopoeia is the elongated form .
, with 5 instances, followed by the repeated form with 3 instances, sokuon with 2 instances, and gokon with 1 instance.
Furthermore, regarding the meanings of the onomatopoeia, out of the four used, only two are related to the element of fire: AEA (Bo.
and AAOEA (Bu.
Meanwhile.
AiEA (G.
and a (F.
have no connection to the element of fire.
they merely express sounds caused by the ninjutsu or the wind created by the technique.
It is recommended for students and researchers to deepen their knowledge of onomatopoeia, as the author believes that onomatopoeia can still be studied further to yield new findings.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The author would like to thank the Indonesian Computer University (Uniko.
which has created an international journal, namely ICOBEST.
The author also would like to thank the owner of the online shop Moubii.
id who was willing to be a resource and share his data.
The author also does not forget to thank the supervisor and second author of this international journal as well as the parents who have provided encouragement and support during the creation of this international journal.
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