Abstract
In this study, we analyzed the listener behaviors of Chinese learners of Japanese in third-party compliment discourses conducted by native Japanese speakers. The results revealed that CJL tended to use back-channel more frequently. Moreover, within active behaviors, there was a noticeable tendency among CJL to express opinions, evaluations, and convey information frequently. From these findings, it can be observed that CJL show an inclination to facilitate the progression of discourses and actively engage in interactions. Furthermore, considering the occurrence of conflicting opinions exclusively within friendships, there is a suggestion that CJL might express opposing opinions as a means of demonstrating closeness with JNS.
