What is rebracketing in linguistics? (19)(Japanese)

Here are some examples that show how rebracketing can influence not just the forms of words but their meanings and even how new words are created in a language.

In Japanese:

Futon:

Original form: “huton” (traditional Japanese bedding)

Rebracketed form: In languages like English, “futon” is reanalyzed as a single noun referring to a specific type of furniture.

Tempura:

Original form: From Portuguese “tempero” (seasoning) during the 16th century

Rebracketed form: Became “tempura” in Japanese, treated as a single noun.

Rebracketing is a widespread linguistic phenomenon that can significantly influence the evolution of languages across different cultures.