Revealing Japanese Through Data (2)

How to Build, Manage, Analyze, and Utilize Dialect Data

Abstract

This paper broadly categorizes dialect research into phonetics, vocabulary, grammar, discourse, linguistic atlas, language consciousness, and language behavior. It describes data construction methods, analytical approaches, and key considerations for each domain. Since the data types handled often differ across domains, the points requiring attention in data construction, management, and analysis also vary. Furthermore, since specific software may be required for analysis in certain domains (e.g., phonetics), I briefly outline how to handle such tools. Through these explanations, I also examine the current state of dialect research employing quantitative methodologies.