KEMAMPUAN KOSAKATA BAHASA JEPANG SISWA KELAS XII SMA NEGERI 4 PEKANBARU

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to determine the Japanese vocabulary skills of students
in class XII of SMA Negeri 4 Pekanbaru. The data was obtained through a test conducted
in one of the classes, namely class XII Humaniora 1. The test results showed that the
average student score was in the low category, with an average score of 48. This finding
indicates that students face difficulties in understanding and mastering basic Japanese
vocabulary. These low scores indicate the existence of barriers in Japanese language
learning which may stem from ineffective teaching methods, lack of student motivation,
and limited learning resources. This study provides a preliminary picture of students'
vocabulary ability as an evaluation material for further learning.
Key Words: Japanese Vocabulary, Initial Ability, Vocabulary Test, Language Learning