Makna Leksikal dan Kultural Kearifan Lokal dari Leksikon Permainan Layangan di Kabupaten Demak: Kajian Semantik

Abstract

This study examines the lexical and cultural meanings of the lexicon of kite games in Demak Regency. This research discusses the threat of a decline in the use of Javanese lexicon in kite games which is influenced by several factors such as shifting lifestyles, and the existence of playing fields. This research uses descriptive qualitative approach with semantic theoretical method. Data sources come from researcher observations and interviews. Data were collected through participatory observation and in-depth interviews by six kite activists aged 23-84 years in several villages in Demak Regency. Data validity technique using triangulation method. This research uses Abdul Chaer's theory of lexical meaning, Sibarani's cultural theory, and semantics. The results of the study consisted of 46 lexical meaningful lexicons from the categories of how to play, obstacles, pitting, parts, and types of kites. Of the 46 lexicons, there are 19 lexicons with cultural meaning. The reflection of cultural meaning includes how to know the weather forecast, the value of flexibility, mutual cooperation, independence, balance, aesthetics, the concept of a weapon, socio-economic identity, a symbol of a life partner, the concept of application in overcoming kite obstacles, and the traditional process of making yarn. This research is useful as a conservative measure of language preservation especially in the alpha generation, either in the formal realm such as in the world of Javanese language education or non-formally by the general public.