SEMARANG-JAYA NEWS.COM – Bima Haddad Aditya, a student in the Javanese Language and Literature Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS), Semarang State University (UNNES), recently achieved a resounding achievement by reaching Sinta 3. His final project, entitled “Lexical and Cultural Meanings of Wisdom from the Lexicon of Kite Games in Demak Regency: A Semantic Study,” was successfully published in the Language and Literature (JBS) journal of Padang State University.
*Research on Kite Games*
This research examines the lexical and cultural meanings of the lexicon of kite games in Demak Regency. Bima Haddad Aditya used a qualitative descriptive approach with semantic theoretical methods to analyze data obtained from participant observation and in-depth interviews with six kite enthusiasts aged 23-84 in several villages in Demak Regency.
*Research Findings*
The results of the study indicate that there are 46 meaningful lexical words related to playing methods, obstacles, how to compete, kite parts, and types of kites. Of these, 19 have cultural meanings, including:
– *How to predict the weather*
– *The value of flexibility*
– *Mutual cooperation*
– *Independence*
– *Balance*
– *Aesthetics*
– *The concept of a weapon*
– *Socioeconomic identity*
– *Symbol of a life partner*
– *The concept of application in overcoming kite obstacles*
– *Traditional thread-making process*
*Research Implications*
According to Nur Fateah, the supervising lecturer, this research has implications for efforts to conserve the uniqueness and richness of the Javanese language, especially in the context of education.
“Lexicons and cultural meanings can be used as teaching materials in Javanese language subjects, thus ensuring the continuity of the material and the introduction of the lexicon,” he said on Friday (September 19, 2025).
*Potential Development*
This research also opens up opportunities for further development, such as:
– *Creating an animated illustrated book* containing the lexicon and meaning of kites
– *Animated video-based research* introducing kites and their meanings
– *Creating educational-based digital applications and games*
Thus, Bima Haddad Aditya’s research not only contributes to the fields of linguistics and education, but also helps preserve Javanese culture and language for future generations. The complete research article can be accessed at https://ejournal.unp.ac.id/index.php/ibs/article/view/133379.**
Nur Fateah
Lecturer, BSJ, FBS UNNES
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