KEY WORDS 「気」 AND 「気をつかう」 IN JAPANESE

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of interpretation of keywords in Japanese language, the definition of cultural paradigms associated with these concepts. We consider the typical situation of using concepts 「気」 and 「気をつかう」, set the semantic difference between close phraseological units and describe examples of frequently used phrases in the semantic field of the concept 「気」. In our opinion keywords気」 and 「気をつかう」directly related to everyday life Japanese and show Japanese worldview and characterizing special attitude to learning and work. It is in these areas (academic and business) we can see an intensive cultural exchange between Japan and Ukraine, which determines the relevance of this research. In daily life, keyword 気 をつかう closely associated with the concept of «work spirit» and «fatigue». Results of the research can be used to further study, for example, to compare concepts 気and 魂 (tamashii) and cultural generalizations about metaphysical concepts Japanese.