Numerals, in Samoan, Tahitian and Hawaiian, are often preceded by e or ‘e, which can be classified either as a clitic or as an affix. However, the distinction between clitics and affixes is not always clearcut but a matter of degree. In this paper, the usages of Samoan e, Tahitian e and Hawaiian ‘e are examined to show the similarities and differences among them. The Samoan e showed the highest independency as a morpheme and was considered the most clitic-like. On the other hand, the Hawaiian ‘e showed the lowest independency and was considered the most affix-like. Tahitian e was situated between them.
サモア語、タヒチ語、ハワイ語における接語と接辞の区分について －サモア語・タヒチ語の接語eとハワイ語の接辞‘e－
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