Linguistics and Languages

I know the name well, but cannot read it correctly: difficulties in reading recent Japanese names

Y. Ogihara

This paper, conducted by Yuji Ogihara, reveals the complexities of reading modern Japanese names, uncovering the myriad of pronunciation variations that even native speakers face. Understanding these variations sheds light on naming practices in Japan and other regions using Chinese characters.

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