Difference between revisions of "Talk:James Hepburn"

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Is this a criticism? Did he exploit Japan and Japanese literature? [[User:LordAmeth|LordAmeth]] 15:31, 21 February 2008 (PST)
 
Is this a criticism? Did he exploit Japan and Japanese literature? [[User:LordAmeth|LordAmeth]] 15:31, 21 February 2008 (PST)
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Remember this was written over 100 years ago. The first meaning of "exploit" is " to make productive use of  : UTILIZE " related to the  favorable noun "an exploit." The meaning " to make use of meanly or unfairly for one's own advantage " is secondary, perhaps not common back then.
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--[[User:Bethetsu|Bethetsu]] 17:03, 21 February 2008 (PST)

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The article claims that "There is not a more distinguished name in connection with the exploitation of Japan and Japanese literature than that of Dr. Hepburn."

Is this a criticism? Did he exploit Japan and Japanese literature? LordAmeth 15:31, 21 February 2008 (PST)


Remember this was written over 100 years ago. The first meaning of "exploit" is " to make productive use of : UTILIZE " related to the favorable noun "an exploit." The meaning " to make use of meanly or unfairly for one's own advantage " is secondary, perhaps not common back then. --Bethetsu 17:03, 21 February 2008 (PST)