1. Romanization Tips:
Hint: Stay consistent in one system of romanization! (However – Search in multiple ways!! )
OSU Libraries follow the Library of Congress. However, many systems have been and continue to be used Hepburn or other romanization standards.
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Two number systems for years are commonly used in Japan:
Chinese - pinyin romanization system, however some older titles still has titles using the Wade-Giles romanization system.
Japanese - Modified Hepburn romanization system
Korean - McCune-Reischauer system
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