Ichinen yūhan
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Ichinen yūhan is a seminal political-philosophical work by Meiji-era thinker Nakae Chōmin that critiques authoritarianism and advocates democratic and liberal ideas in Japan.
All labels observed (1)
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| Ichinen yūhan canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ichinen yūhan Context triple: [Nakae Chōmin, notableWork, Ichinen yūhan]
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A.
Hieda no Are
Hieda no Are was a Japanese court reciter traditionally credited with memorizing the oral histories that formed the basis of the early 8th-century chronicle Kojiki.
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B.
Shinshukyo
Shinshukyo refers to Japan’s “new religions,” a diverse group of modern religious movements that emerged mainly from the late 19th century onward, often blending Shinto, Buddhist, and other spiritual elements.
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Sanshu no Jingi
Sanshu no Jingi refers to the three sacred treasures of Japan’s imperial regalia—mirror, sword, and jewel—that symbolize the legitimacy and divine authority of the emperor.
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D.
Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a retro entertainment district in Osaka, Japan, known for its nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, street food, and neon-lit nightlife.
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E.
Aishō
Aishō is a town in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, known for its rural character and historical sites.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ichinen yūhan Target entity description: Ichinen yūhan is a seminal political-philosophical work by Meiji-era thinker Nakae Chōmin that critiques authoritarianism and advocates democratic and liberal ideas in Japan.
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A.
Hieda no Are
Hieda no Are was a Japanese court reciter traditionally credited with memorizing the oral histories that formed the basis of the early 8th-century chronicle Kojiki.
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B.
Shinshukyo
Shinshukyo refers to Japan’s “new religions,” a diverse group of modern religious movements that emerged mainly from the late 19th century onward, often blending Shinto, Buddhist, and other spiritual elements.
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C.
Sanshu no Jingi
Sanshu no Jingi refers to the three sacred treasures of Japan’s imperial regalia—mirror, sword, and jewel—that symbolize the legitimacy and divine authority of the emperor.
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D.
Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a retro entertainment district in Osaka, Japan, known for its nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, street food, and neon-lit nightlife.
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E.
Aishō
Aishō is a town in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, known for its rural character and historical sites.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
philosophical dialogue
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political philosophy book ⓘ |
| advocates |
democratic institutions
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liberal reforms ⓘ political participation of citizens ⓘ rule of law ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Japanese democratic thought
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Meiji intellectual history ⓘ |
| author | Nakae Chōmin ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| critiques |
absolutism
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authoritarian government ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy
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political literature ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
civil liberties
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constitutional government ⓘ critique of despotism ⓘ freedom of the people ⓘ individual rights ⓘ popular sovereignty ⓘ relationship between ruler and people ⓘ role of the state ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
Freedom and People’s Rights Movement
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early Japanese liberal movement ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Enlightenment thought
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French political philosophy ⓘ Western liberalism ⓘ |
| literaryForm | dialogue ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Meiji-era politics
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critique of authoritarianism ⓘ democratic thought in Japan ⓘ liberal political ideas ⓘ |
| movement |
democracy
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liberalism ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Japanese ⓘ |
| philosophicalFocus |
basis of legitimate political power
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relationship between freedom and authority ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | modern Japanese political thought ⓘ |
| publicationEra |
Meiji era
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surface form:
Meiji period
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| significance |
important text in the history of Japanese liberalism
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major critique of Meiji authoritarian tendencies ⓘ seminal work of modern Japanese political thought ⓘ |
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