Nishida Tatsuo
Linguist and academic researcher
Born
November 26th, 1928
96 years ago
Died
2012
13 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Japan
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Contributed significantly to the field of linguistics, specializing in Japanese language studies. Conducted extensive research on syntax and semantics, exploring the structure and function of language. Authored numerous academic articles and books that shaped modern understanding of linguistic theory in Japan. Held a professor position at a prominent university, influencing a generation of linguists and language scholars. Engaged in international conferences, sharing insights on language teaching and linguistic research.
Research on Japanese syntax and semantics
Authored influential linguistic publications
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