Shinmura Izuru

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Shinmura Izuru (新村出, October 4, 1876-August 17, 1967) is a Japanese linguist and essayist. His is best known for his many contributions to Japanese linguistics and lexicography. In honor of him, Shinmura Izuru Prize is annually awarded to contributions to Linguistics.

Background

Shinmura was born in Yamaguchi prefecture on October 4, 1876. He graduated from the Tōkyō Imperial University in 1899 where he studied philology under the instruction of Ueda Kazutoshi. Between 1906 and 1909 he studied abroad in England, Germany, and France where he studied linguistics. In 1919 he received a Doctor of Letters.

Career

In 1902, Shimura taught at Tōkyō Higher Normal School, and in 1904 at Tōkyō Imperial University. After returning from studying abroad, he taught at Kyōto Imperial University for a number of years.

Shinmura introduced western linguists to Japan and created the fundamental framework upon which modern Kokugogaku rests. His research included a study of the historical development of the Japanese language, a comparative study of Japanese with the neighboring languages, and etymology. He also made important contributions to the study of 16-17th century Christian missionaries in Japan.[1][2][3][4]

During his career, Shinmura compiled a number of Japanese dictionaries: Jien, Genrin, and Kōjien for which he is most known for.[2][3]

In 1956 Shinmura was awarded the Order of Culture for his many contributions.[1][2][3]

Major works

  • Nanban Sarasa, Kaizōsha,, 1924
  • Nanban Kōki, Iwanami Shoten, 1925
  • Tōhō Gengoshi Sōkō, Iwanami Shoten, 1927
  • Tōa Gogen Shi, Oka Shoin, 1930
  • Genrin, Zenkoku Shobō, 1949
  • Kōjien, Iwanami Shoten, 1955

Notes

  1. ^ a b Nihon Kokugo Daijiten (2000-2002)
  2. ^ a b c Nihon Rekishi Daijiten (2000)
  3. ^ a b c Britannica (2007))
  4. ^ My Pedia (2004))

References

  • Encyclopædia Britannica (in Japanese). Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2007.
  • My Pedia (in Japanese). Heibonsha. 2004.
  • Nihon Kokugo Daijiten (in Japanese). Vol. 7. Shōgakukan. 2000–2002. 10-ISBN 4-09-521007-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  • Nihon Rekishi Daijiten (in Japanese). Vol. 2. Shōgakukan. 2000–2001. 10-ISBN 4-09-523002-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
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