Hajime Nakamura
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Summary
Hajime Nakamura was born on November 28, 1912[1], in Matsue[2]. He died on October 10, 1999[3]. He worked as a lexicographer[4], translator[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and orientalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,863 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1912[10]
- Date of death: 1999[11]
- Place of burial: Tama Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[13], Empire of Japan[14]
- Employer: University of Tokyo[15]
- Educated at: University of Tokyo[16]
- Award received: Order of Culture[17], Medal with Purple Ribbon[18], Person of Cultural Merit[19], Imperial Prize of Japan Academy[20], Medals of Honor[21]
- Member of: Japan Academy[22], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[23]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Nakamura[26]
- Given name: Hajime[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[28]
- Name in native language: 中村元[29]
- Name in kana: なかむら はじめ[30]
- Dedicated heritage entity: Nakamura Hajime Memorial Hall[31]
Why It Matters
Hajime Nakamura has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Hajime Nakamura born?
Hajime Nakamura's place of birth was Matsue[2].
What did Hajime Nakamura do for work?
Hajime Nakamura worked as a lexicographer[4], translator[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and orientalist[8].
Where did Hajime Nakamura go to school?
Hajime Nakamura was educated at University of Tokyo[16].
What awards did Hajime Nakamura receive?
Honors received include Order of Culture[17], Medal with Purple Ribbon[18], Person of Cultural Merit[19], and Imperial Prize of Japan Academy[20].