Motoori Norinaga: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Moto-ori Norinaga
Born	June 21, 1730 • Matsuzaka • Japan
Died	November 5, 1801 (aged 71) • Matsuzaka • Japan
Subjects Of Study	Japanese literature • “Kojiki” • Shintō • musubi
Role In	Kokugaku

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