Analysis of Japanese Proverbs Using the Words “Mizu” and “Ame” and Sundanese Proverbs Using the Words “Cai” and “Hujan”

This comparative research delves into the analysis of kotowaza in Japanese that incorporate the lexical elements 'mizu' and 'ame' , alongside paribasa in Sundanese containing the equivalent words 'cai' and 'hujan' . The primary focus of this study is to explore the layers of semantic meaning and understand the cultural context underpinning the formation of these idiomatic expressions in both languages. Through a contrastive approach, this research seeks to highlight fundamental similarities and differences in how both cultures conceptualize and utilize the concepts of water and rain in their verbal expressions. By carefully examining the connotative and idiomatic meanings inherent in each proverb, this study aims to enrich a more comprehensive understanding of Japanese kotowaza and Sundanese paribasa. The implications of this analysis are expected to provide significant insights into the linguistic specificities and cultural values embedded within each system of proverbs.