In this article, the authors propose an improved context-aware system to support the learning of Japanese mimicry and onomatopoeia (MIO) using sensor data. In the authors’ two previous studies, they proposed a context-aware language learning assistant system named JAMIOLAS (JApanese MImicry and Onomatopoeia Learning Assistant System). The authors used wearable sensors and sensor networks, respe...


 Phonogram is a visual element in comics that represents the existence of sound. Together with picture elements, they both create construction governed by narrative. As manifestation sound, phonogram’s also delivers message form signs. By using semiotic approach, this study seeks to identify nature phonogram, its function, and way it produced perceived. Symbolic messages are created drama...

This paper presents an extension to the Stuttgart-Tübingen TagSet, the standard part-of-speech tag set for German, for the annotation of spoken language. The additional tags deal with hesitations, backchannel signals, interruptions, onomatopoeia and uninterpretable material. They allow one to capture phenomena specific to spoken language while, at the same time, preserving inter-operability wit...

According to Article 5 in school library law Japan, a teacher librarian should be posted the library. However most of librarians are involved into other tasks so much that they cannot afford engage The students, who take lesson on librarianship at university, less experienced libraries days. Therefore beginning I always try execute activity describing onomatopoeias. This encourages them study l...