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In everyday conversations and written text, there are various expressions in the Japanese language that may catch your attention. One interesting topic in this regard is how numbers are read and counted, which can have multiple pronunciations. Have you ever wondered why this is the case and how it has evolved over time? In this lecture, we will explore the historical changes and examine different examples to better understand the reasons behind these variations. Let's delve into this topic together and uncover the intriguing world of Japanese number pronunciations.

Hajime KIMURA
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Hajime KIMURA/ Professor, Faculty of Letter, Toyo University

Graduated from Toyo University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Japanese Literature. Withdrew from Toyo University's Graduate School of Letters, Doctoral Program in Japanese Literature. D. (Literature) (Rikkyo University). After working as an assistant at the Faculty of Letters, Toyo University, and as a full-time lecturer at the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Meikai University, he assumed his current position. He is currently responsible for teaching Japanese Introduction and Japanese Linguistics Seminar at the Faculty of Letters, Department of Japanese Literature and Culture, Toyo University. He specializes in Japanese linguistics (history of the Japanese language).
Investigating how the modern Japanese language was historically shaped. For more information, visit https://researchmap.jp/Hajime_Kimura

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Lecture nameExploring Japanese Number Pronunciations - "Ichi, ni, san, shi", "Ichi, ni, san, yon"
Date and timeAugust 17, 2023 (Thursday) , 03:00 PM (JST) 〜 August 17, 2023 (Thursday) , 04:30 PM (JST)
Course name2023 Summer Toyo University Online Course - Insight into Japan
Lecturer Hajime KIMURA
Professor, Faculty of Letter, Toyo University
TargetJapanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 or above
* Participation from abroad is highly welcomed.
* All courses will be conducted in Japanese only.
Capacity1,000 participants per lecture (first-come-first-served basis)
Application periodJuly 26, 2023 (Wednesday) , 12:00 AM (JST) ~ August 16, 2023 (Wednesday) , 11:59 PM (JST)
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