The 6th International FrameNet Workshop 2025 (IFNW 2025)

“The 6th International FrameNet Workshop 2025 (IFNW 2025): Frames and Cognitively Grounded Language Resources in Linguistics and AI,” will be held on March 7th and 8th, 2025, on Hiyoshi Campus of Keio University in Yokohama, Japan. IFNW2025 aims to:

  • Discuss the role of cognitively grounded language resources in linguistics and AI applications; and

  • Connect the Global FrameNet community, Construction Grammarians, and AI researchers across the globe including Japan.

This workshop will be held as a NINJAL International Symposium and co-hosted by NINJAL and Keio University and supported by JSPS KAKENHI Grant Numbers JP23H00629 and JP22K00515; Keio Research Center for the Liberal Arts.

IFNW 2025 follows from five previous editions, one in 2023, held in Düsseldorf, Germany, one in 2020, held online, one in 2018, held in Miyazaki, Japan, one in 2016, held in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, and one in 2013, held in Berkeley, USA.

Organizing Committee

Yo Matsumoto, National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics, Japan
Kyoko Ohara, Japanese FrameNet/Keio University, Japan Yiting Chen, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan

Program Committee

Yiting Chen, Chair

Kimi Akita
Collin Baker
Hans Boas
Oliver Czulo
Yoko Hasegawa
Marie-Claude L'Homme
Russell Lee-Goldman
Benjamin Lyngfelt Ryohei Sasano
Tiago Torrent

 
 

Important dates

  • Abstract submission deadline EXTENDED to: Nov. 10th, 2024 (GMT-12)

  • Author notification: Dec. 1st, 2024

  • Camera-ready abstracts: Jan. 1st, 2025

  • Workshop registration: Until Mar. 8th, 2025

  • Workshop dates: Mar. 7–8th, 2025

Invited Speakers

Marie-Claude L’Homme, Université de Montréal

Benjamin Lyngfelt, University of Gothenburg

Ryohei Sasano, Nagoya University

Tiago Timponi Torrent, Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Alexander Ziem, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

 

Venue

Symposium Space, Raiosha Building (Building #9 on the campus map)

Hiyoshi Campus, Keio University

4-1-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 223-8521, Japan

Program

Friday, Mar. 7th 13:00-17:00

13:00-13:10 Opening

13:10-14:25 FrameNet/Constructicon Building

13:10-13:50 Invited Talk 1: Benjamin Lyngfelt "Connecting constructions: Network relations in the Swedish Constructicon" [Abstract] [Slides]

13:50-13:55 Short Break

13:55-14:25 Nina Böbel "The German FrameNet-Constructicon meets Universal Dependencies" [Abstract] [Slides]

14:25-14:45 Break

14:45-15:25 Invited Talk 2: Marie-Claude L’Homme "Domain-specific framenets: why it is a good idea and a few challenges" [Abstract] [Slides]

15:25-15:30 Short Break

15:30-16:30 FrameNet Analysis

15:30-16:00 Amanda Pestana and Tiago Torrent "How Visual Elements in Manga Contribute to Meaning Construction of Onomatopoeias: A Multimodal FrameNet Analysis" [Abstract] [Slides]

16:00-16:30 Masaru Kanetani "What and how do artifacts speak to us? A FrameNet analysis of object-to-human communication" [Abstract] [Slides]

17:00- Reception

Saturday, Mar. 8th 9:30-17:00

9:30-12:05 FrameNet and AI (Part 1)

9:30-10:10 Invited Talk 3: Ryohei Sasano "Building Semantic Frame Resources Using Large Language Models" [Abstract]

10:10-10:15 Short Break

10:15-10:45 Fabian Barteld, Susanne Triesch-Herrmann, Alexander Ziem, and Oliver Czulo "Semi-automatic annotation of pragmatic frames using BERT" [Abstract] [Slides]

10:45-11:05 Break

11:05-11:35 Anna Endresen, Valentina Zhukova, and Laura A. Janda "We asked ChatGPT about 2200 multi-word constructions and this is what we found" [Abstract] [Slides]

11:35-12:05 Ran Iwamoto and Kyoko Ohara "How to Improve Generative AI with Frame Name Annotation in Prompts" [Abstract]

12:05-13:35 Lunch Break

13:45-16:30 FrameNet/Constructicon Building and FrameNet Analysis

13:45-14:25 Invited Talk 4: Alexander Ziem "Extending the German FrameNet: using frames for identifying frame families and functional similarity among constructions" [Abstract] [Slides]

14:25-14:30 Short break

14:30-15:00 Kazuho Kambara and Hajime Nozawa "Frame Classification based on Nouns’ Participatability: A Case Study of Antonymic Verbs" [Abstract] [Slides]

15:00-15:30 Daria Mordashova, Valentina Zhukova, and Anna Endresen "Comparing Russian comparatives to Berkeley FrameNet and Comparative Concepts" [Abstract] [Slides]

15:30-15:50 Break

15:50-16:30 FrameNet and AI (Part 2)

15:50-16:30 Invited Talk 5: Tiago Timponi Torrent "FrameNet for Responsible, Explainable AI" [Abstract] [Slides]

16:30-16:50 Round-table discussion

16:50-17:00 Closing

Information to Speakers

Please check the connection between your PC and the projector during a break BEFORE your session begins. If your PC does not have an HDMI port, please make sure to bring an adaptor (Even though we have one, we cannot guarantee that it would work with your PC)).

Regular talks: Each presentation will be 20-min long, followed by 8-min Q&A session and 2 minutes to switch to the next speaker.

Invited talks: Talks will be 30-min long, followed by 10-min Q&A session.

Practical Information

As you get ready to join us, explore some helpful information about Japan and about Keio University’s Hiyoshi Campus by clicking on the topics below. We hope this helps make your stay even more enjoyable!

Please make sure to have some cash in JPY! The workshop reception only accepts cash, as well as some local stores/restaurants.

  • To reach Hiyoshi Station, which is directly in front of Keio University Hiyoshi Campus, you can follow the two steps below.
    Using an IC card such as Suica or PASMO will make your journey smoother by eliminating the need to buy separate bus or train tickets.

    However, please make sure to have some cash in JPY! We only accept cash for the workshop reception. Also there are stores and restaurants in which only cash is accepted.

    Step 1: Traveling from Haneda/Narita Airport to Yokohama Station
    1. From Haneda Airport
    A) By Keikyu Bus

    • Board the Keikyu Bus :

      • Haneda Airport Terminal 3 (International Terminal) → Stop No. 7

    • Get off at Yokohama Station (YCAT) or Yokohama Station Ticket Gate.

    • Fare: ¥650 (payable with an IC card such as Suica or PASMO).

    • No reservation required.

    B) By Train (Keikyu Line)

    • Take the Keikyu Airport Line from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station.

    • Transfer at Keikyu Kamata Station to the Keikyu Main Line bound for Yokohama. (Transfers are sometimes unnecessary.)

    • Get off at Yokohama Station.

    2. From Narita Airport
    A) By Keikyu Bus

    • Board the Keikyu Bus at one of the following stops:

      • Narita Airport Terminal 1 → Stop No. 12

      • Narita Airport Terminal 2 → Stop No. 15

      • Narita Airport Terminal 3 → Stop No. 7

    • Get off at Yokohama Station (YCAT).

    • Fare: ¥4,000 (payable with an IC card such as Suica or PASMO).

    • No reservation required.

    B) By Train
    There are multiple train routes available to reach Yokohama Station from Narita Airport. For detailed options, refer to this guide:
    How to Travel from Narita Airport to Yokohama

    Step2: Traveling from Yokohama Station to Hiyoshi Station

    • Take the Tokyu Toyoko Line from Platform 2 at Yokohama Station: Be careful NOT to ride on “Limited Express Trains”! “Limited Express Trains” do NOT stop at Hiyoshi Station!

    • Get off at Hiyoshi Station (TY13).

    • Fare: ¥227.

  • At the Venue
    On Hiyoshi Campus, eduroam is available. To use eduroam, you must obtain an account from your home institution before your arrival.
    For more information about eduroam, please check this link. We recommend that you contact your institution in advance to ensure you have an active eduroam account.
    However, please note that eduroam may experience connectivity issues if many users attempt to connect simultaneously. If you have alternative internet options, such as pocket Wi-Fi or an (e)SIM card (see below), we appreciate you using them.Outside the Venue
    Many hotels provide free Wi-Fi for their guests. Additionally, many cafés offer free Wi-Fi for customers, including Tully’s Coffee and Starbucks near Hiyoshi Campus.
    There are also public free Wi-Fi hotspots available in major areas. You can find more information about these services at the links below:

    Pocket Wi-Fi Rentals and (e)SIM Cards
    There are several options for renting pocket Wi-Fi devices or purchasing (e)SIM cards in Japan. These can be picked up at the airport for convenience.
    For reference, the following links provide useful information (please note that we do not endorse any specific services—these links are for informational purposes only):

  • Welcome Suica (for Visitors to Japan)
    Welcome Suica is a physical IC card (chargeable card ticket) designed for visitors to Japan. It can be used on almost all trains and buses in the Kanto area, including Keikyu Bus. The card is available for purchase at select locations, such as JR EAST Travel Service Centers and Welcome Suica vending machines at:

    • Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station

    • Narita Airport Terminal 2・3 Station

    • Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station

    The card costs 1,500 yen.
    For more details, visit: JR EAST Welcome Suica.

    [Update] On March 6, the Welcome Suica Mobile app will be released for international travelers. This app includes features such as searching for routes to your destination. For more details, see: Welcome Suica Mobile

    Regular Suica Card
    A regular Suica card (mainly for residents) can be purchased at ticket vending machines at almost all JR stations. These machines offer an English mode. You can watch this video tutorial on how to purchase and charge a Suica card: How to Use JR Ticket Machines.
    Suica and PASMO cards (see below) can also be charged at major convenience stores near Hiyoshi campus, including: 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson.
    Important: Charging both Welcome Suica and regular Suica cards requires cash.
    For more information on Suica cards, visit: Rakuten Travel Guide - Suica.

    PASMO Card
    PASMO is another widely used IC card in Japan. It can be used for trains and buses in the Kanto region and across Japan, as well as for payments at many stores. PASMO cards can be purchased at ticket vending machines at most train stations. Cash is required for both purchasing and charging PASMO cards. For more details, visit: PASMO Official Website.

    Using Suica/PASMO on Your iPhone
    You can also use Suica/PASMO on your iPhone, eliminating the need to carry a physical card. For instructions, see:
    How to Add Suica to iPhone.
    Suica on Apple Pay.

    • Tipping: In Japan, tipping is not customary at bars, cafés, restaurants, taxis, or hotels. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and offering a tip may sometimes cause confusion.

    • Electricity: The standard voltage in Japan is 100 volts AC, with a frequency of 50 Hz in eastern Japan, including Yokohama and Tokyo. For details on power plugs and sockets, please refer to: Japan Power Plug & Socket Guide

    • Buying Voltage Converters and Related Items: If you need voltage converters, plug adapters, or other electrical accessories, or if you encounter issues with your electronic devices, you can visit Nojima or Daiso on the 3rd floor of Hiyoshi Tokyu Avenue, which is directly connected to Hiyoshi Station. Business hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

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Call for papers

In the 2025 edition of the International FrameNet Workshop, we aim to discuss the role of cognitively grounded language resources in linguistic and AI applications and connect the FrameNet community, Construction Grammarians, and AI researchers across the globe including Japan.

This workshop welcomes papers reporting on the following.

Cognitively grounded linguistic studies involving:

  • FrameNets and Global FrameNet

  • Constructions and Frames

Frame-based approach to areas/issues such as:

  • lexicography

  • constructicography

  • semantics-grammar interface

  • discourse/pragmatics

  • multilingual, contrastive and/or comparative language description

  • multimodal communication

  • digital resources and applications

  • translation and translation technology

Submission Guidelines

We especially encourage abstracts related to but not limited to the topics above. All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

Abstracts should be anonymous and written in English. They should not exceed 500 words on one page. The addition of one page including references, examples, and figures is allowed.

Abstracts are accepted for oral or poster sessions. One person can be involved in at most two abstracts (at most one as the sole author), regardless of the category (oral or poster).

Please submit your abstracts by November 10th, 2024, to EasyChair (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ifnw2025).