Motoori Norinaga

Motoori Norinaga (1730–1801) was a Japanese linguist, poet and philosopher.

Overview

Born at Matsusaka in 1730, died at Matsusaka in 1801.

In detail

training under Hori Keizan and Kamo no Mabuchi is recorded. Tanaka Michimaro, Hattori Nakatsune and Ishizuka Tatsumaro are recorded as having studied under Motoori Norinaga. the recorded working language is Japanese.

Residence is recorded at Motoori Norinaga's former residence. Employment is recorded with Kishū Domain.

Works named in the authority record are Kojiki-den, Genji Monogatari Nenkikō, Shibun Yōryō and Isonokami Sasamegoto.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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“Motoori Norinaga”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q384647: Motoori Norinaga
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