抄録
This study observed and analyzed the interactions that occurred during group work in a multicultural class with both Japanese and international students. The study also investigated the ways in which the Japanese students provided linguistic support. The data indicated that there were two orientations in linguistic support-positive orientation, in which Japanese students provided linguistic explanation with international students; and negative orientation, in which explanation was avoided. The study explored the implications the two orientations have for multicultural interaction on the basis of the concept of yasashii nihongo 'simple and generous Japanese'.
