Japanese Surname Etymology Dictionary - Offline Reference
The Japanese Surname Etymology Dictionary - Offline Reference is a comprehensive dictionary of surnames in Japan. Developed by 人名力, this free Android application is categorized under Education & Reference, specifically under Books.
With over 110,000 entries, this dictionary is the largest of its kind, compiled from approximately 22,000 books found in all prefectural libraries across Japan. It provides detailed information on the origins, history, distribution, estimated population, and rarity level of each surname. The dictionary also includes surnames of foreign origin, researched through naturalization records in official gazettes. Additionally, it lists related surnames that share similar readings or spellings.
The app offers multiple search options, allowing users to search by the Japanese syllabary (gojūon), kanji characters, readings, prefectures, or categories.
The author of the dictionary is 洋一 宮本, born in 1980 in Ishikawa Prefecture. He graduated from the Department of Geography at Ritsumeikan University and has conducted research on the etymology of surnames.
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