Kyōsuke Kindaichi (金田一 京助, Kindaichi Kyōsuke; May 5, 1882 – November 14, 1971) was a Japanese linguist, chiefly known for his dictations of yukar, or sagas of the Ainu people, as well as his study of the Matagi dialect. He is the author of the dictionary Meikai Kokugo Jiten.
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🎓 University of Tokyo🏫 Morioka First High School📅 Born May 5🎂 Born 1882📍 From Morioka, Iwate Prefecture💼 Linguist
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