was an important figure in the field of Japanese language studies and

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. He is best known as chief editor of the '' Dai Kan-Wa jiten'', a comprehensive dictionary of

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, or ''

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''.

Biography

Morohashi's father was also a scholar of Chinese and was a lover of the poetry of

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. His name, Tetsuji, is derived from the name of Su Shi's brother Zhe (轍, ) and the suffix "ji" (). * (Great Chinese-Japanese Dictionary) Morohashi Tetsuji, ed. Tōkyō: Taishūkan shoten 大修館書店 . ** 1943: Vol. I ** 1955-1960: Vol. I revised & Vols. II-XIII. The is located in his hometown of

Sanjō, Niigata is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 95,706 in 36,201 households, and a population density of 222 persons per km². The total area of the city was . Geography Sanjō is located in an inland r ...

, which is also known as the ''Kangaku no sato'' ( "Home of Chinese Studies").

Honors

Morohashi was honored for contributions to

sinology Sinology, or Chinese studies, is an academic discipline that focuses on the study of China primarily through Chinese philosophy, language, literature, culture and history and often refers to Western scholarship. Its origin "may be traced to th ...

and

lexicography Lexicography is the study of lexicons, and is divided into two separate academic disciplines. It is the art of compiling dictionaries. * Practical lexicography is the art or craft of compiling, writing and editing dictionaries. * Theoreti ...

. *

Order of the Chrysanthemum is Japan's highest order. The Grand Cordon of the Order was established in 1876 by Emperor Meiji of Japan; the Collar of the Order was added on 4 January 1888. Unlike its European counterparts, the order may be conferred posthumously. Apart fr ...

(1957) Sanjo City website
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Order of Culture The is a Japanese order, established on February 11, 1937. The order has one class only, and may be awarded to men and women for contributions to Japan's art, literature, science, technology, or anything related to culture in general; recipient ...

(1965)

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Tetsuji Morohashi Memorial Museum
- Sanjo City * - Sanjo City {{DEFAULTSORT:Morohashi, Tetsuji Japanese lexicographers 1883 births 1982 deaths People from Niigata Prefecture Japanese sinologists Japanese orientalists Recipients of the Order of Culture 20th-century lexicographers