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“The “krama” (refined register) form in Javanese referring to a woman or female, used as the polite equivalent of the ngoko word wadon.”

“A Javanese word referring to the “male” sex or a male individual; used in Ngoko register as the informal equivalent of kakung (Krama) or the Indonesian word for male.”

“A subordinating conjunction in Javanese used to indicate a reason or cause. This word is the krama or formal register, employed to show respect to the interlocutor, functioning identically to “because” or “since” in a formal context.”

“A subordinating causal conjunction used to indicate the reason, cause, or origin of an occurrence. It serves to directly link a resulting situation to its triggering source, functioning equivalently to the words “because” or “due to”.”

“First-person singular pronoun in the Javanese “krama” (polite speech register), used by a speaker to refer to oneself respectfully when addressing someone of higher age or social standing.”

“The krama form of the word melu meaning to join, accompany, or participate in a certain activity or condition. This term denotes the act of following or siding with another party in formal contexts to show respect and loyalty toward a person of higher social status.”

“The formal Javanese term for “person” or “human being”. It serves as a krama register form, signifying respect and politeness toward the interlocutor or a third party. Its equivalent in the ngoko or informal register is wong.”

“A Javanese demonstrative pronoun in the krama register used to indicate an object, situation, or matter located far from the speaker but near the listener. This term functions as the formal equivalent of kuwi and corresponds to the English word “that”.”

“The process or act of restoring friendly relations to a former state or resolving differences through peace. In administrative contexts, it refers to the action of matching data or financial reports to achieve agreement and numerical consistency.”

“Action or process that deliberately reduces or removes “legitimacy” from an individual, institution, policy, or idea, causing its validity or authority to be questioned or lost.”

“Convergence is the state of moving toward a single point of meeting or the process of uniting different elements, systems, or technologies into an integrated whole. This term refers to the phenomenon of decreasing differences or increasing functional similarity within a structure.”

“An uncertain event or circumstance that may occur in the future. In formal and financial contexts, it refers to a contingency plan or the provision of reserve funds intended to address risks and liabilities arising from unforeseen situations.”

“Characterized by being wholly determined by initial conditions so that outcomes or behavior contain no randomness. The term, commonly called “deterministic”, is used in scientific contexts to denote systems that are predictable. Common equivalents for general audiences: “certain”, “predictable”, “non-random”, “fixed”.”

“Nokip is a verb from Indonesian “prokem” slang of the 1980s, meaning the act of consuming alcoholic beverages, typically in a social or group setting.”

“A term from Jakarta's 1980s “prokem” slang register referring to a preman (street thug or gangster), an individual operating outside formal social norms, often involved in illicit activities and exerting informal territorial control.”

“A numeral term in Jakarta prokem slang of the 1980s meaning one, formed through phonological modification and syllabic augmentation characteristic of urban youth coded language of that era.”

“A prokem slang term from 1980s Jakarta referring to a weapon, particularly a bladed or firearm used in criminal or street contexts.”

“A slang adjective describing an extraordinary, highly satisfying, or impressive performance. It refers to consistent success, such as a ride-hailing account receiving continuous orders or an individual displaying excellent and “stunning” talent in a specific field.”

“A state of communal life characterized by harmony, peace, and mutual accord, free from conflict or dispute among individuals or groups.”

“Any form of clothing or body covering; in Javanese context, refers broadly to garments and all “attire” worn in daily life.”

“Characterized by an assumption or conjecture that has not yet been empirically proven. This term refers to conditions or theoretical foundations proposed as provisional explanations that require further verification to establish their validity.”

“A logical consequence or indirect result contained within a statement, decision, or specific action. Refers to things that logically or practically follow from a given condition, even if not explicitly stated.”

“Relating to or based on concepts or abstract ideas. This term refers to the underlying thought of a theory or design in a structured mental form, serving to provide a theoretical foundation before being manifested in practical or empirical forms.”

“Stated clearly, explicitly, and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. It describes information that is “unambiguous” and directly expressed, ensuring that the intended meaning is fully understood without any implied or hidden connotations.”