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(e.g., KS(A) and (B)) or particles such as de, ni, and no (e.g., KS(C),
Exs.(f) and (g)).
e elated Expressions]
I. Mama expresses an idea similar to -ppanashi. In fact; -ppanashi can be
rephrased as mama in most cases when the preceding verb is transitive,
as in [I].
However, because -ppanashi with a transitive verb implies an improper
state, -ppanashi cannot be used in contexts such as [2].
[2] !&i3?2?z~fZB {TLtlkQB /*T6t)7if&Ll E0
(He still isn't smoking. (He used to smoke but gave it up.))
Notice also that in [3] mama has no negative implication while
-ppanashi indicates that the speaker disagrees with Haruko's manner.
When the preceding verb is intransitive, mama cannot always replace
-ppanashi. For example, mama can be used instead of -ppanashi in
[4], but not in 151.
This is because mama focuses on the state after a single action (i.e., an
action described by a punctual verb) while -ppanashi focuses on a con-
tinuous action.
Note also that if the preceding verb is intransitive, -ppanashi cannot be