Kyōsuke Kindaichi
May 5, 1882 – November 14, 1971 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.
Also recorded as Kyosuke Kindaichi · Kyousuke Kindaichi
Kyōsuke Kindaichi
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- Name
- Kyōsuke Kindaichi
- Born
- 5 March 1882
- Birthplace
- Iwate Prefecture, Empire of Japan
- Died
- 14 November 1971
- Place of death
- Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- linguist
- Nationality
- Japan and Empire of Japan.
- Fields
- Ainu.
- Education
- Tokyo Imperial University, Second Higher School and Morioka First High School.
- Honours
- Order of Culture, Person of Cultural Merit and Imperial Prize of Japan Academy.
- Languages
- Japanese.
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May 5, 1882 – November 14, 1971 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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Kyōsuke Kindaichi (1882–1971) was a film director, lexicographer and linguist, among other activities, of Japanese and Japanese nationality. The film director was born in Morioka and died in Hongō.
Kyōsuke Kindaichi was educated at Morioka First High School, Second Higher School and Tokyo Imperial University. The film director worked for Kokugakuin University, Taisho University and Tokyo Imperial University and was a member of Japan Academy and Linguistic Society of Japan. Activity centred on Ainu.
Languages used include Japanese. Honours include Imperial Prize of Japan Academy, Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit.
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Kyōsuke Kindaichi studied at Tokyo Imperial University, Second Higher School and Morioka First High School. The recorded working language is Japanese. The field of work recorded is Ainu. Employment is recorded with Tokyo Imperial University, Taisho University and Kokugakuin University. Distinctions recorded are Order of Culture, Person of Cultural Merit and Imperial Prize of Japan Academy.
金田一京助（橋本清一郎撮影、1949年第3回文化人肖像写真展出品作）
『文化人のプロフイル』富士写真フイルム株式会社、1950年4月1日
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• Name — Kyōsuke Kindaichi • Born — 5 March 1882 • Birthplace — Iwate Prefecture, Empire of Japan • Died — 14 November 1971 • Place of death — Tokyo, Japan • Resting Place — Tokyo • Occupation — linguist • Relatives — Haruhiko Kindaichi (son)
Biography
Biography
Kindaichi was born in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. His son Haruhiko Kindaichi was also a prominent linguist. He was active as a poet and had good contacts with Ishikawa Takuboku.
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A fictionalised Kindaichi appears in the anime Woodpecker Detective's Office.
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Kyōsuke Kindaichi is recorded as having studied at Tokyo Imperial University, Second Higher School and Morioka First High School.
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1882
Kyōsuke Kindaichi born at Morioka.
1971
Kyōsuke Kindaichi died at Hongō.
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Morioka.
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• Order of Culture (1954) • Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st class, Grand Cordon (1971, Posthumous award) • Junior Third Rank (1971, Posthumous award)
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The authorities additionally record the headings Kyosuke Kindaichi and Kyousuke Kindaichi. His recorded language was Japanese. One child is recorded: Haruhiko Kindaichi. Other recorded relations include Katsusada Kindaichi. Formation and teaching. Kindaichi studied at Tokyo Imperial University, Second Higher School and Morioka First High School. The record notes the qualification Doctor of Letters. Kindaichi worked in Ainu. He was employed by Tokyo Imperial University, Taisho University and Kokugakuin University. He belonged to Japan Academy and Linguistic Society of Japan. Kindaichi received Order of Culture, Person of Cultural Merit and Imperial Prize of Japan Academy.
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