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Nishio Minoru - Lexicographer
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Nishio Minoru

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Nishio Minoru was a Japanese language scholar and lexicographer who edited the Iwanami Kokugo Jiten, a Japanese-language dictionary first published by Iwanami Shoten in 1963. The dictionary was part of Iwanami Shoten's long-running publishing program in the field of Japanese language reference works. Nishio's editorial contributions were situated within 20th-century Japanese linguistic scholarship.

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What famous dictionary was edited by Nishio Minoru?

Nishio Minoru was the editor of the Iwanami Kokugo Jiten, a highly regarded Japanese-language dictionary. The dictionary has been a staple reference work for Japanese vocabulary since its debut.

What publishing company released the Iwanami Kokugo Jiten?

The dictionary was published by Iwanami Shoten in 1963. It was part of the publisher's long-running and prestigious academic program in the field of Japanese language studies.

What did Nishio Minoru specialize in as a scholar?

He was a prominent Japanese language scholar and lexicographer. His work focused extensively on the standardization and historical understanding of the Japanese language.

Is the Nishio Minoru dictionary still used today?

The Iwanami Kokugo Jiten has seen numerous revisions and remains a widely respected resource in Japan. Nishio Minoru's foundational lexicography continues to influence modern Japanese dictionary compilation.

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