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A Guide to Japanese Studies

Guides to Japanese Studies resources available at WUSTL Libraries and on the World Wide Web.

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Subjects: Japanese Studies, Korean Studies

How to read Japanese author names, book titles, etc.

Finding out how to read what you are searching for is the first step to Romanization. Following methods may be helpful.

JapanKnowledge
- This link opens in a new window
One stop search for multiple dictionaries and encyclopedias
CiNii Books/Articles
Some records provide links to author files
Kyoto University Library Catalog
Many records provide furigana for titles, authors, and more

Library Romanization rules

Library of Cogress Romanization Table