(I tried asking this in r/AskaJapanese but the mods removed it even though this isn't really about how to use the language, so I'm hoping some Japanese natives can help me out.)
Hello, everyone! I'm a linguist who specialises in Japanese. Naturally, language, culture and society are intimately tied together, but I have not lived in Japan (visited, though). I am hoping that some people who do experience regular life there can answer some quick questions I have (based on sociological literature from the 80's to the present day).
When you answer, please let me know if you are Japanese or a resident of Japan (if your flair isn't clear). Thank you!
- Do young boys learn to use 俺 at school? (That is to say, it's not taught at home.)
- Does the ending particle わ sound effeminate, or have impressions changed?
- Do bosses call their subordinates (even females) くん? (I've always got the sense this is old fashioned)
- Do bosses still give speeches at weddings? If not, does anybody who is not a relative of the bride and groom customarily give a speech?
by alpolvovolvere