Japanese difficult-to-read place names

Author: Zhou Mingchen
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: In addition to regular on'yomi and kun'yomi pronunciations in Japanese kanji, there are many irregular readings, particularly in proper nouns like names of people and places. To meet the growing need for mutual exchange and communication between China and Japan in various fields, we have compiled this book, "Japanese Difficult-to-Read Place Names." This book includes nearly 16,000 place names with irregular pronunciations or those prone to mispronunciation, all listed in hiragana and marked with the prefecture in which each place is located. Additionally, to help readers understand the geographical overview of Japan, the book also includes major mountains, rivers, lakes, islands, and the main cities of each prefecture along with their pronunciations.