Author: Xamidova, N.M.; Oqilova, Sevara Sherali qizi

Annotation: In this research work provides a brief introduction to the scholars who have conducted scientific research on the use of refusal expressions in conversations in Japanese and Uzbek languages and their works. Factors that need to be considered in studying this topic are identified. Additionally, the changes in relationships when refusal responses are used in conversations between communicants of the two nations are also examined.

Keywords: Refusal expressions in Uzbek and Japanese languages, politeness, communicant, comparative analysis

Pages in journal: 249 - 255