science Phys Org 2026-07-15

Language Use in Prewar Japan Measured for Signs of Exclusionary Nationalism

Researchers are analyzing language patterns in prewar Japan to measure the intensity of exclusionary nationalism. The study focuses on the preference for native words over foreign ones as an indicator.

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