Haruhiko Kindaichi
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Haruhiko Kindaichi (金田一 春彦, Kindaichi Haruhiko; April 3, 1913 – May 19, 2004) was a Japanese linguist and a scholar of Japanese linguistics (known as kokugogaku). He was well known as an editor of Japanese dictionaries and his research in Japanese dialects. He was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his efforts. He was awarded a Doctor of Literature degree at Tokyo University in 1962. He was given official commendation as someone who has performed special service in the field of culture and an honorary citizen of the Tokyo Metropolitan District.
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Haruhiko Kindaichi | |
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Born | (1913-04-03)April 3, 1913 |
Died | March 19, 2004(2004-03-19) (aged 90) |
Occupation | linguist |
Relatives | Kyōsuke Kindaichi (father) |
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