Tetsuji Morohashi


Tetsuji Morohashi was an important figure in the field of Japanese language studies and Sinology. He is best known as chief editor of the Dai Kan-Wa jiten, a comprehensive dictionary of Chinese characters, or kanji.

Biography

Morohashi's father was also a scholar of Chinese and was a lover of the poetry of Su Shi. His name, Tetsuji, is derived from the name of Su Shi's brother Zhe and the suffix "ji".
The Dr. Tetsuji Morohashi Museum is located in his hometown of Sanjō, Niigata, which is also known as the Kangaku no sato.

Honors

Morohashi was honored for contributions to sinology and lexicography.