Collection of Japanese Route Information Reference Expressions Using Maps as Stimuli

Yoshiko Kawabata, Mai Omura, Hikari Konishi, Masayuki Asahara, Johane Takeuchi

Keywords: Route information, Reference, Japanese

TL;DR: We built a Japanese expression database from route information, gathering 1600 descriptions from 40 individuals per route using 20 maps as stimuli.

Abstract: We constructed a database of Japanese expressions based on route information. Using 20 maps as stimuli, we requested descriptions of routes between two points on each map from 40 individuals per route, collecting 1600 route information reference expressions. We determined whether the expressions were based solely on relative reference expressions by using landmarks on the maps. In cases in which only relative reference expressions were used, we labeled the presence or absence of information regarding the starting point, waypoints, and destination. Additionally, we collected clarity ratings for each expression using a survey.

Submission Type: Short Paper (4 Pages)

Archival Option: This is an archival submission

Submission Number: 3