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Kyōsuke Kindaichi

Japanese linguist (1882-1971) · Japan · On the map · Academics · Died at 89

Kyōsuke Kindaichi was a Japanese linguist, chiefly known for his dictations of yukar, or sagas of the Ainu people, as well as his study of the Matagi dialect. He is the author of the dictionary Meikai Kokugo Jiten.

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1971Died14 November 19711954Order of CultureAwardPerson of Cultural MeritAward1932Imperial Prize of Japan AcademyAward1882Born5 May 1882

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Order of Culture1954
Person of Cultural Merit1954
Imperial Prize of Japan Academy1932

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Country
Japan
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1971 · aged 89