Monograph

【Japanese】

1. Li, Y. (forthcoming), “Fostering Self-Expression through Vocabulary Learning in Japanese Education: Theory, Empirical Insights, and Classroom Practices.” （『日本語教育における自己表現のための語彙学習－理論・実態・実践－』）（under contract with Hituzi Syobo Publishing／ひつじ書房）
2. Li, Y. (forthcoming), “Words in Action: A Learner’s Notebook for Active Vocabulary.” （『使える語彙を増やすアクティブ単語帳』）（under contract with Hituzi Syobo Publishing／ひつじ書房）

Articles and Book Chapters

【Japanese】

1. Li, Y. (forthcoming). “Rethinking Vocabulary Pedagogy in Foreign Language Contexts: Targeting Self-Expression and Communication Competence in JFL.”（外国語環境における語彙教育の再考－自己表現力をめざして－『中国における日本語教育の新しい風：大学での多様な実践の試み』黄均鈞・楊秀娥編，ココ出版.）
2. Ishiguro, K. & Li, Y. (2025) “Exploring the Role of Generative AI as a Learner Dictionary：Enhancing Learners’ Autonomy for Proficiency Improvement.” Journal of Japanese association of language proficiency, 13, 24-43.（学習者に見る生成AIの辞書としての利活用の実態－プロフィシエンシー向上にむけた自律学習支援のために－, 『日本語プロフィシエンシー研究』）
3. Li, Y. & Ishiguro, K. (2025) “Can Generative AI Become the Ideal Dictionary?” 221-237.（「生成AIは理想の辞書になりうるか」『理想の辞書を求めて－学習者にほんとうに役立つ辞書とは－』石黒圭（編）, 明治書院.）
4. Li, Y (2025) “AI and Vocabulary Learning: The Evolution of Vocabulary Learning Potentials and Pedagogical Challenges.” 117-135.（「AIと語彙学習：生成AIとともに進化する語彙学習の可能性と教育的課題」『AIで言語教育は終わるのか？－深まる外国語の教え方と学び方－』李在鎬・青山玲二郎（編）,くろしお出版.）
5. Li, Y. & Ishiguro, K. (2024). “Issues in Academic Japanese Language Courses Evident in Poster Presentations: Aiming to Develop Logical Thinking Skills.” Journal of technical Japanese education, 26, 75-82. （ポスター発表に見られる学術日本語授業の課題－論理的思考力の育成を目指して－, 『専門日本語教育研究』）
6. Li, Y. (2024). “How Should We Search to Deepen Vocabulary Knowledge? A Study of Beginning Japanese Learners in Macau.”117-134. （語彙知識を深めるにはどのように検索すればよいか－マカオの初級日本語学習者を対象に－，『スマホは辞書になりうるか－日本語学習者の辞書引きの困難点と指導法』石黒圭・吉甜・佐野彩子（編）, 明治書院.）
7. Li, Y. (2022). “Understanding the Japanese Learner’s Vocabulary Learning Struggles from the Perspective of Vocabulary Acquisition Theories: Focus on 4 Types of Difficulties in the Learning Process.” Nihon Gakkan, 25, 80-93.（語彙習得理論から考えた日本語学習者における語彙学習の悩み－4つのつまずきの分析を中心に－,『日本学刊』）

【English】

8. Li, Y. (2024). “The depth of vocabulary search on smartphones among Japanese language learners in China.” Proceedings of the International CALL Research Conference, 2024, 149–154. Castledown. https://doi.org/10.29140/9780648184485-23（ISBN:9780648184485）

＊Publications before joining UM:

9. Li, Y. (2019). “A Survey of Vocabulary Learning among Chinese Undergraduate Students Majoring in Japanese Language: From the Perspective of Vocabulary Learning Strategies.” Journal of technical Japanese education, 20, 35-42.（中国の日本語専攻大学生における語彙学習の実態調査－語彙学習方略の視点から－, 『専門日本語教育研究』）
10. Li, Y. (2017). “An Educational Practice on Self-Centered Approach to Learn Vocabulary.” In Innovation and social impact in Japanese language teaching and Japanese studies, 114-128.（「私」を起点とした語彙力の育成を目指した教育実践, 『日本語教育と日本研究におけるイノベーション及び社会的インパクト』, 香港日本語教育研究会出版.）
11. Li, Y. & Kashiwazaki, H. (2016). “A Prospective Study of the Development of Kanji Vocabulary Learning Strategies Scale (KVLSS) for Kanji Background Japanese Learners.” Journal of International Student Education, 21, 17-26.（漢字圏日本語学習者を対象にした漢字語彙学習ストラテジー測定スケールの開発と試案, 『留学生教育』）
12. Fumihiko, K., Fumi, O., Noriaki, F., Nanako, M., & Li, Y. (2013). “Report of a Workshop to Support Autonomous Japanese Kanji Learning for International Students.” Journal of Japanese Language Education Methods, 20(1), 40-41. （https://doi.org/10.1902）（留学生の自律的漢字学習を支援するためのワークショップの試み,『日本語教育方法研究会誌』）
13. Li, Y. (2013). “Exploratory Methods to Support Autonomous Kanji Learning by Personalized Dictionary Tools.” Journal of JSL Kanji Study, 5, 112-119.（「個人化辞書シート」による自律的漢字学習支援の試み, 『JSL 漢字学習研究会誌』）
14. Li, Y. (2013). “Needs Analysis of Kanji Vocabulary Instruction for Chinese-speaking Learners of Japanese: Based on the Results of Interviews with University Students and Teachers in China.” Nihongogaku KenkyutoShiryo, 36, 11-23.（中国語を母語とする日本語学習者の漢字語彙指導へのニーズ－中国の大学生と教師への聞き取り調査の結果から－,『日本語学 研究と資料』）
15. Kuroda, F., & Li, Y. (2013). “A Prospective Study of Supporting Methods for Autonomous Japanese Kanji Learning by International Students in Japan.” Kanji・Japanese Education Research, 2, 40-60.（留学生による自律的な漢字学習を実現するための支援方法の開発と実践, 『漢字・日本語教育研究』）
16. Li, Y. (2009). “An Investigation of Chinese-speaking Learners’ Confidence Level in Understanding Japanese Kanji Vocabulary.” JALT Journal of Japanese Language Education, 10(1), 37-55.（中国語を母語とする日本語学者の漢語理解における自信度の一考察, 『JALT日本語教育論集』）

Invited Talks

1. “Symposium: In Pursuit of the Ideal Dictionary”, （シンポジウム「理想の辞書を求めて」）, organized by the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics（NINJAL）, Japan,  2025/6/22
2. “How Smartphones and Generative AI Are Reshaping Japanese Vocabulary Learning”,（スマホと生成AIで変わる日本語の語彙学習）, organized by Department of Japanese, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2025/4/14
3. “The Potential and Educational Challenges of Vocabulary Learning Evolving with Generative AI”,（生成AIとともに進化する語彙学習の可能性と教育的課題），at The “Frontiers in Vocabulary Studies” , 研究集会「語彙研究の最前線」, organized by Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics, Waseda University, Japan, 2024/8/1

Presentations

1. “From Lookup to Output: Smartphone Vocabulary Searches for Self-Expression.” at The XXIIIrd International CALL Research Conference, University of Queensland, Australia, on 2025/10/3-5.
2. “Rethinking Kanji Search Behaviors of Chinese-Speaking Learners of Japanese during Mobile Dictionary Use”, at The 18th International AsiaLex Conference, organized by Fudan University, on 2025/9/11-13.
3. “Clue or Trap? A Study on Kanji-Using Japanese Learners’ Understanding and Confidence in Japanese Kanji Vocabulary”, at the 3rd FAH Macao Humanities Roundtable, organized by University of Macau, on 2025/5/7.
4. “Can Generative AI Serve as a Dictionary? A Study on Japanese Learners in Macau” （生成AIは辞書になりうるか－マカオの日本語学習者を対象に－）, International Symposium on Investigating Learners’ Use of Dictionary Resources,（「学習者の辞書資源使用の実態調査」国際シンポジウム），co-hosted by the University of Macau and the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics（NINJAL）, 2024/11/3
5. “The depth of vocabulary search on smartphones among Japanese language learners in China.” at The XXIInd International CALL Research Conference, organized by Waseda University, Japan, on 2024/9/15.
6. “How to Enhance the Logical Thinking Skills of Japanese Language Learners: Problems and Solutions in Academic Japanese Instruction Through Poster Presentation”, （日本語学習者の論理的な思考をいかに促進させるか－成果発表のポスターに見る学術日本語授業の問題点と改善策－), at The 26th Symposium of the Society of Technical Japanese Education, 35-36 (Proceedings), organized by Ritsumeikan University, Japan, on 2024/3/2.
7. “An Analysis of the Real-World Use and Complexities of Vocabulary Searches via Smartphone ‘Dictionaries’: A Case Study of Elementary Japanese Language Learners in Macau”, （「スマホ「辞書」による語彙検索行動の実態と問題点－マカオの初級日本語学習者を事例に－」，at The 13th International Symposium on Japanese Language Education and Japanese Studies, 171–174 (Proceedings), organized by University of Hong Kong, on 2023/11/19.
8. “Understanding Production-Oriented Vocabulary Learning and Its Importance: insights from Learner Struggles”, （「産出のための語彙学習とは何か、なぜ必要か－学習者のつまずきから考える－」）, at The 13th Symposium on Japanese Language Education and Japanese Studies, organized by Tongji University, on 2022/11/13. 

＊Presentations before joining UM:

9. “Vocabulary Progress during Writing: Findings from Studies on Beginner Japanese Learners”,（「書く」過程に見られる語彙能力の伸び－初級日本語学習者を対象とした調査結果から－）, at The 12th International Symposium on Japanese Language Education and Japanese Studies, organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, on 2018/12/8.
10. “Implications from Self-assessment of Japanese Language Output Ability: Focusing on the ‘Cannot Do’ Evaluation”, （日本語の産出能力に対する自己評価から実践に何を示せるか－「できない」という評価に焦点を当てて－）, at The 2nd International Symposium on “Theory and Practice of Japanese Language Pedagogy”, organized by The Japan Foundation Beijing & Higher Education Press China, on 2017/3/8.
11. “Designing a Classroom Environment for University-Level Japanese Language Instruction: Through the Lens of Learners”, （大学日本語教育における教室環境の構築に向けて－学習者の視点から－）, at The International Symposium on Innovation and Development of Japanese language teaching in China, organized by Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, on 2016/12/10.
12. “Classroom Activities for Vocabulary Learning based on Self-Centered Approach”, （「私」を起点とした語彙学習を目指した教室活動）, at The 11th International Symposium on Japanese Language Education and Japanese Studies, organized by Hong Kong Metropolitan University, on 2016/11/20.
13. “Understanding the Value of the Classroom in Foreign Language Environments: Analyzing Vocabulary Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom”, （外国語環境における教室の価値－教室内外の語彙学習の取り組みの分析から－）, at The Symposium on Commodification and Consumption of Language Education, organized by University of Hong Kong, on 2016/7/16.
14. “A Study of Autonomous Vocabulary Learning from Learner’s Choice: Practical Activities of the Personalized Dictionary in Elementary Level”, （学習者の選択から主体的語彙学習を考える－「私の辞書」を用いた初級クラスでの試み－）, at The International Symposium on Japanese Language Education and Japanese, organized by Jinan University, on 2015/12/26.
15. “How Chinese Learners Acquire Japanese Kanji Vocabulary: A Strategy Analysis from Cognitive Information Theory”, （中国人日本語学習者はいかに漢字語彙を学習するか－認知情報理論からのストラテジー調査－）, at The 16th Annual International Conference of the Japanese Society for Language Sciences, organized by Bunkyo University, Japan, on 2014/6/29.
16. “A Prospective Study of the Development of Kanji Vocabulary Learning Strategies Scale (KVLSS) for Kanji-background Japanese Learners”, （漢字系日本語学習者の漢字語彙学習ストラテジー測定スケールの開発と試案）, at The 14th annual conference of the Japan Second Language Association, organized by Kansei Gakuin University, Japan, on 2014/5/31.
17. “Lexical Choice Awareness in Contextual Understanding: Comparing Perspectives of Chinese Learners and Native Japanese Speakers”, （文脈理解における語彙選択意識の検討－中国人日本語学習者と日本語母語話者の視点の比較に基づいて－）, at The Symposium on Perspectives Research in Multilingualism, organized by Beijing University, on 2013/10/19.
18. “An Overview of Workshops Promoting Autonomous Kanji Learning for International Students”, （留学生の自律的漢字学習を支援するためのワークショップの試み）, at The 40th Symposium of Japanese Language Education Methods, organized by University of Tokyo, Japan, on 2013/3/10.
19. “Encouraging Independent Kanji Learning Through Personalized Dictionary Tools”, （「個人化辞書シート」による自律的漢字学習支援の試み）, at The 40th Symposium of Second Language Kanji Research, organized by the Japan Foundation, Japanese-Language Institute, on 2012/12/18.
20. “Needs Assessment for Kanji Vocabulary Instruction among Native Chinese Speakers: Interview Results from Students and Teachers in China”,（中国語を母語とする日本語学習者の漢字語彙指導へのニーズ中国の大学生と教師への聞き取り調査の結果から）, at 2012 Japanese Linguistics Research and Resource Group, organized by Waseda University, Japan, on 2012/7/28.
21. “The Correlation Between Confidence and Comprehension in Japanese Kanji Vocabulary Learning among Chinese University Students”, （中国語を母語とする日本語学習者の漢語学習における自信度と理解度の関連性について）, at International Conference on Japanese Language Education/ ICJLE2012, organized by Nagoya University, Japan, on 2012/8/19.
22. “Confidence vs. Understanding in Kanji Vocabulary Learning among Chinese Learners: Survey Findings”, （中国人日本語学習者の漢語学習における自信度と理解度について－中国人大学生を対象とした調査結果から－）, at International Research Conference 2009 on Contextualization of Foreign Language Education and Autonomous Learning: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, Bilingualism and multiculturalism, ICT and Portfolio, organized by Kyoto University, Japan, on 2009/4/5.

• 2024~2025, PI, “The Impact of Generative AI on Personalized Japanese Vocabulary Learning: A Multifaceted Analysis.”（生成AI技術による日本語語彙学習の個別化とその実態の多角的分析）2024年度「アジア諸国における日本関連研究助成」The Sumitomo Foundation（24801049）（Success rate ≈ 7.4%, 13.5:1）
• 2024~2027, PI, “ Opportunities and Challenges in Japanese Language Education in the Greater Bay Area: GenAI and Language Policy Perspectives.”, SRG2024-00059-FAH.
• 2024~2028, Project Researcher in NINJAL “Applied Research on Japanese Language Use by Non-Native Speakers Based on Diverse Language Resources.”（多様な言語資源に基づく日本語非母語話者の言語運用の応用的研究）National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics (NINJAL) Institutional Collaborative Research Projects, Japan, ISHIGURO Kei 石黒圭 (PI)
• 2022~2027, Project Researcher in NINJAL, “ A Survey on the Use of Online Dictionary Resources by Japanese Language Learners.” (学習者の辞書資源使用の実態調査－語彙検索行動の解明－) National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics (NINJAL) Institutional Collaborative Research Projects, Japan, ISHIGURO Kei 石黒圭 (PI)
• 2022~2025, Co-I, “A Study on the Development of Multilingual Argumentation Skills among Japanese Language Majors in China.” （中国における日本語専攻生の多言語論証能力の発展に関する研究) (Project No. 22BYY191), 2022年度國家社會科學基金一般項目, China, YANG Xiue楊秀娥 (PI)

• Reviewer, Proceedings of the XXIInd International CALL Research Conference (2024 ISBN: 9780648184485)
• Member (2008~), Association for Japanese Language Education
• Member (2011~), Waseda Studies in Japanese Language Education (WNKG)
• Member (2014~), Japanese Language Education Methods (JLEM)
• Member (2017~), Society of Japanese Language Education Hong Kong
• Member (2018~), The Society of Technical Japanese Education (STJE)
• Member (2020~), The Mathematical Linguistic Society of Japan
• Member (2023~), The Japanese Association of Sociolinguistic Sciences
• Member (2023~), The Society for Japanese Linguistics