Masao Hirai

Japanese linguist
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Summary

Masao Hirai was born on November 24, 1908[1], in Tokyo[2]. He died on February 11, 1996[3]. He worked as a linguist[4]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1908[6]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1996[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[8], Empire of Japan[9]
  • Employer: Aichi Shukutoku University[10], Tokyo Gakugei University[11]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family name: Hirai[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[15]
  • Name in native language: 平井昌夫[16]
  • Name in kana: ひらい まさお[17]

FAQs

Where was Masao Hirai born?

Masao Hirai's place of birth was Tokyo[2].

What did Masao Hirai do for work?

Masao Hirai worked as a linguist[4].

Where did Masao Hirai go to school?

Masao Hirai was educated at University of Tokyo[12].

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  10. [6] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [7] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Japanese
    Family name → Hirai
    Imported from → —
    Hkcan id → 9811104834703406
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