Kuroi Senji

Japanese writer
Person human Q1453423
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Summary

Kuroi Senji was born on May 28, 1932[1], in Suginami[2]. He died on October 12, 2026[3], in Tokyo[4]. He worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (535 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Kingo Osabe[8]
  • Child: Sōsuke Osabe[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[10]
  • Native language: Japanese[11]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[12]
  • Award received: Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[13], Tanizaki Prize[14], Yomiuri Prize[15], Japan Art Academy Prize[16], Mainichi art award[17], Noma Literary Prize[18], The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon[19], Person of Cultural Merit[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Senji Kuroi[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[23]
  • Name in native language: 黒井千次[24]
  • Name in kana: くろい せんじ[25]
  • Start of work period: 1958[26]
  • P14541: 3CgVCT[27]

Why It Matters

Kuroi Senji has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Kuroi Senji born?

Kuroi Senji was born in Suginami[2].

Where did Kuroi Senji die?

Kuroi Senji died in Tokyo[4].

Who were Kuroi Senji's parents?

Kuroi Senji's father was Kingo Osabe[8].

What did Kuroi Senji do for work?

Kuroi Senji worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6].

Where did Kuroi Senji go to school?

Kuroi Senji was educated at University of Tokyo[12].

What awards did Kuroi Senji receive?

Honors received include Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education[13], Tanizaki Prize[14], Yomiuri Prize[15], and Japan Art Academy Prize[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Sabunero · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +2026-10-12T00:00:00Z
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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