Abstract
We measured affective meaning of words by SD method on three dimensions (Evaluation, Potency, Activity) as EPA scores. Affect Control Theory is a mathematical and social-psychological theoretical frame in order to use these EPA scores how combinations of words generate affective meaning of sentences. First we demonstrate the validity of our frame by using EPA score to distinguish homonyms in the process of Kana-Kanji translation system. Second our frame has an ability to distinguish cross-cultural affective difference of meanings in the process of the translation from Japanese to English and reverse as well.
