Hirata Atsutane

conventionally ranked as one of the four great men of kokugaku studies, and one of the most significant theologians of the Shintō religion
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Hirata Atsutane

Summary

Hirata Atsutane is a human[1]. His place of birth was Akita[2]. He was born on October 6, 1776[3]. He died on November 2, 1843[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], philosopher[6], and theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hirata Atsutane was born in Akita[2].
  • Hirata Atsutane was born on October 6, 1776[3].
  • Hirata Atsutane died on November 2, 1843[4].
  • Hirata Atsutane is buried at Tegata[9].
  • Hirata Atsutane held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Hirata Atsutane's professions included linguist[5].
  • Hirata Atsutane worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Hirata Atsutane's professions included theologian[7].
  • A notable student of Hirata Atsutane was Ikuta Yorozu[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Hirata Atsutane is Q11410978[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Hirata Atsutane is Q11410975[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Hirata Atsutane is Ino mononokeroku[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Hirata Atsutane is Q60986582[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Hirata Atsutane is Q11589447[16].
  • Hirata Atsutane's religion is recorded as Fukko Shinto[17].
  • Hirata Atsutane is recorded as male[18].
  • Hirata Atsutane's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hirata Atsutane is part of Four Great Men of Kokugaku[20].
  • Hirata Atsutane's Commons category is recorded as Hirata Atsutane[21].
  • Hirata Atsutane's residence is recorded as Ibukinoya[22].
  • Hirata Atsutane's family name is recorded as Hirata[23].
  • Hirata Atsutane's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Hirata Atsutane[24].
  • Hirata Atsutane's relative is recorded as Hirata Kanetane[25].
  • Hirata Atsutane studied under Motoori Ōhira[26].
  • Hirata Atsutane studied under Hattori Nakatsune[27].

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Origins and Family

Hirata Atsutane was born in Akita[2]. He was born on October 6, 1776[3].

Education

Studied under Motoori Ōhira[26], a linguist[28], 1756–1833[29], of Japan[30] and Hattori Nakatsune[27], 1757–1824[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[5], philosopher[6], and theologian[7]. A notable student of Hirata Atsutane was Ikuta Yorozu[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q11410978[12]; Q11410975[13]; Ino mononokeroku[14], a literary work[32]; Q60986582[15]; and Q11589447[16], a written work[33].

Personal Life

Hirata Atsutane's religion is recorded as Fukko Shinto[17].

Death and Burial

Hirata Atsutane died on November 2, 1843[4]. He is buried at Tegata[9].

Why It Matters

Hirata Atsutane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Onisaburo Deguchi[36], a religious leader[37], 1871–1948[38], of Japan[39].

FAQs

Where was Hirata Atsutane born?

Born in Akita[2], Hirata Atsutane…

What did Hirata Atsutane do for work?

Hirata Atsutane worked as linguist[5], philosopher[6], and theologian[7].

Who did Hirata Atsutane influence?

Hirata Atsutane has been cited as an influence by Onisaburo Deguchi[36].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Croatian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, philosopher, theologian
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32082|batch #32082]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (24)"
  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Part of Four Great Men of Kokugaku
    Sex or gender male
    Religion or worldview Fukko Shinto
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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