Natsuo Kirino

Japanese writer
Person human Q236684
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Summary

Natsuo Kirino was born on October 7, 1951[1], in Kanazawa[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3] and writer[4]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,715 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[6]
  • Educated at: Seikei University[7]
  • Notable work: Out[8]
  • Award received: Edogawa Rampo Award[9], Naoki Prize[10], Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[11], Shibata Renzaburō Award[12], Tanizaki Prize[13], Murasaki Shikibu Prize[14], Shimase Romantic Literature Prize[15], Yomiuri Prize[16], Medal with Purple Ribbon[17], Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[18], Mainichi art award[19], Japan Art Academy Prize[20]
  • Sex or gender: female[21]
  • Given name: Natsuo[22]
  • Official website: http://www.kirino-natsuo.com[23]
  • Topic's main category: Q10068438[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[25]
  • Name in native language: 桐野夏生[26]
  • Name in kana: きりの なつお[27]
  • Start of work period: 1984[28]
  • Writing language: Japanese[29]

Why It Matters

Natsuo Kirino has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to her include Out[32], a written work[33].

FAQs

Where was Natsuo Kirino born?

Natsuo Kirino's place of birth was Kanazawa[2].

What did Natsuo Kirino do for work?

Natsuo Kirino worked as a novelist[3] and writer[4].

Where did Natsuo Kirino go to school?

Natsuo Kirino was educated at Seikei University[7].

What awards did Natsuo Kirino receive?

Honors received include Edogawa Rampo Award[9], Naoki Prize[10], Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[11], and Shibata Renzaburō Award[12].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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