PERCEPTIONS OF LECTURERS AND STUDENTS OF THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT UNJ TOWARDS THE YOMUJP WEBSITE IN ENCHANCING JAPANESE READING SKILLS AT N4 LEVEL

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This study analyzes the perceptions of lecturers and students of the Japanese Education Program at Jakarta State University toward yomujp.com/n4 for enhancing Japanese reading skills at the N4 level. Using a qualitative approach with a Likert scale, 43 respondents provided data through in-depth interviews and questionnaires after using the website. Results show predominantly positive responses, citing difficulty-matched N4 readings, structured complete materials across JLPT levels N5–N1, added N6 support for beginners, and furigana, pictures, and audio. Limitations include varied material and limited interactivity and exercises.

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Introduction

Research Method and Data Collection

Results and Discussion

Perceived Advantages and Disadvantages

PERCEPTIONS OF LECTURERSAND STUDENTS OF THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT UNJ TOWARDS THE YOMUJP WEBSITE IN ENCHANCING JAPANESE READING SKILSS AT N4 LEVEL Muhammad Ali Hamdia,1,*, Muhammad Ali Sulaiman Syam b,2, Nadhira ShafaHumaira c,3 *a Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia ; b Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia; c Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia; [1](1 alihamdi@unj.ac.id)[ alihamdi@unj.ac.id](1 alihamdi@unj.ac.id);[2](2 muhammad.ali.sulaiman@mhs.unj.ac.id)[ muhammad.ali.sulaiman@mhs.unj.ac.id](2 muhammad.ali.sulaiman@mhs.unj.ac.id); [3](3 nadhira_1211622007@mhs.unj.ac.id)[ nadhira_1211622007@mhs.unj.ac.id](3 nadhira_1211622007@mhs.unj.ac.id); | ARTICLE INFO | ABSTRACT | | --- | --- | | | This study aims to analyze the perceptions of lecturers and students | | Article history |
of Japanese Education Program of Jakarta State University towards | | Received: |
[thewebsite yomujp.com/n4](thewebsite yomujp.com/n4) in improving Japanese reading skills at | | 02-08-2024 |
the N4 level. The researchmethod used was qualitative with a Likert | | Revised: |
scale to measure respondents' responses. The respondents for this | | 04-08-2024 |
research were 43 respondents consisting of lecturers and students | | Accepted: |
of the Japanese Language Education Study Program, Jakarta State | | 05-08-2025 |
University. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and questionnaires distributed to lecturers andstudents who have used the website. The results showed that the majority of lecturers and | | | | | Keywords:
yomujp, website, digital media. |
students gave positive responses [to yomujp.com/n4. They consider](to yomujp.com/n4. They consider)[ ](to yomujp.com/n4. They consider)this website to be very helpful in providing readings that match the difficulty level of JLPT N4. The material presented on this website is considered very useful because it is structured and complete, covering various JLPT levels from N5 to N1. In addition, the additional N6 level is very helpful for beginners who have not been able to read Hiragana and Katakana. The advantages of the [yomujp.com/n4 media](yomujp.com/n4 media) site are the varied and structured learning materials, namely these teaching materials are equipped with furigana, pictures and audio recordings, which contribute to improving understanding, pronunciation and interest in learning Japanese, user-friendly site design, Practical learning features. Disadvantages of [the yomujp.com/n4](the yomujp.com/n4) site are the variation of the material and limited interactivity and exercises. | | ABSTRAK | | |

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis persepsi dosen dan mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Jepang Universitas Negeri [Jakarta terhadap situs yomujp.com/n4](Jakarta terhadap situs yomujp.com/n4)[ ](Jakarta terhadap situs yomujp.com/n4)[dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca bahasa Jepangpada level N4. Metode](dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca bahasa Jepangpada level N4. Metode)[ ](dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca bahasa Jepangpada level N4. Metode)penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan skala Likert untuk mengukurtanggapan responden. Responden penelitian ini adalah 43 responden yang terdiri dari dosen dan mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Jepang Universitas Negeri Jakarta. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dan kuesioner yang disebarkankepada dosen dan mahasiswayang telah menggunakan situs tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas dosen dan mahasiswa memberikan tanggapan positif | | terhadap [yomujp.com/n4. Mereka menganggap](yomujp.com/n4. Mereka menganggap) situs ini sangat membantu dalam menyediakan bacaan yang sesuai dengan tingkat kesulitan JLPT N4. Materi yang disajikan di situs ini dianggap sangat bermanfaat karena terstruktur dan lengkap, mencakup berbagai tingkatJLPT mulai dariN5 hingga N1. Selain itu, adanya tambahan level N6 sangat membantu bagi pemula yang belum mam

FAQs

What is the study’s main purpose?

To analyze how lecturers and students perceive the yomujp.com/n4 website in improving Japanese reading skills at the JLPT N4 level.

How was data collected and measured?

The study used a qualitative method with a Likert scale, collecting data through in-depth interviews and questionnaires distributed to lecturers and students who used the website.

What advantages of yomujp.com/n4 were identified?

Respondents viewed it as helpful for N4-level reading difficulty matching and as well-structured and complete, covering JLPT N5 to N1, with added N6 support for beginners, plus furigana, pictures, and audio.

What disadvantages were reported?

Disadvantages included limited interactivity and exercises, along with variation of the learning material.

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