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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Mishima
"Mishimas Werke sind ein wichtiger Teil der japanischen Literatur."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A surname of a notable Japanese author known for his literary works and controversial life.
"Yukio Mishima's novels often delve into the complexities of the human psyche." - 2
Refers to a cultural or literary figure of significance in Japan.
"Mishima's influence on Japanese literature is still felt today."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Mishima' refers to Yukio Mishima, a prominent Japanese author and playwright, born in 1925. His works often explore themes of beauty, death, and the conflict between traditional Japanese values and modernity. The name itself is derived from the Japanese language, where 'mi' means 'three' and 'shima' means 'island', reflecting geographical features in Japan.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mishima" is said worldwide
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Mishima
Transliteration: Mishima
"Les œuvres de Mishima sont souvent étudiées dans les cours de littérature."
Mishima
Transliteration: Mishima
"Mishimas Werke sind ein wichtiger Teil der japanischen Literatur."
Mishima
Transliteration: Mishima
"Le opere di Mishima sono studiate in tutto il mondo."
Mishima
Transliteration: Mishima
"Las obras de Mishima son un reflejo de la cultura japonesa."
Mishima
Transliteration: Mishima
"As obras de Mishima são frequentemente analisadas em cursos de literatura."
मिशिमा
Transliteration: Mishima
"मिशिमा के लेखन में जापानी संस्कृति की गहराई है।"
三岛
Transliteration: Sān dǎo
"三岛的作品在日本文学中占有重要地位。"
미시마
Transliteration: Mishima
"미시마의 작품은 일본 문학에서 중요한 위치를 차지합니다."
三島
Transliteration: Mishima
"三島の作品は日本文学の重要な一部です。"
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