Interactive Method of Teaching of Passive Voice in Japanese Language in Uzbekistan

Objectives: This study aims to explore the teaching methodologies for instructing first-year students at the Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies in the acquisition of the Japanese passive voice. The research focuses on the four distinct purposes of the passive voice in Japanese—"target passive" (対象受身), "tentative passive" (視点受身), "damaging passive" (被害受身), and "profitable passive" (恩恵受身)—using the "Minnano Nihongo" textbook as the primary instructional material. Methods: The research involved a pedagogical analysis of the instructional approach to teaching the passive voice in Japanese. Lessons were conducted using examples from the "Minnano Nihongo" textbook, which were analyzed to illustrate the unique characteristics and functions of the Japanese passive voice. Students’ comprehension was assessed through tests, focusing on grammatical disparities between Uzbek and Japanese, and the understanding of the four passive voice functions. Results: The analysis revealed that 58.3% of first-year Uzbek students answered questions on the passive voice correctly. Over 50% of the students could differentiate between polite speech verb forms, passive voice, and modal verb forms. These findings suggest that comprehension of the passive voice is significantly influenced by both linguistic differences between Uzbek and Japanese and the understanding of the specific functions of the Japanese passive voice. Conclusion: To enhance students’ understanding and assimilation of the Japanese passive voice, interactive teaching methods and flexible lesson plans are recommended. Incorporating a communicative approach and adapting teaching materials dynamically can further improve comprehension and application of this grammatical category.