福沢諭吉 지리서에 나타난 외국지명의 한자표기 연구

Abstract

In comparison analysis of Hukuzawa's works and other ones in Meiji period, the features of the notations in his are examined as follows. First, Kanji notations commonly used in Modern Era are introduced in 『西洋事情』. Single unified writing system is comparatively prevailing but also multiple one exists. There remains confusion about the notation. Second, newly-formed Kanji notations using transliteration or transcription in 『世界國盡』 are abound aside from a few same words in 『西洋事情』. It is believed that his perceptions on Kanji notation of the place names are obvious. Third, there are similar notations but also minor differences in both 『西洋事情』 and 『西國立志編』 through comparison analysis. The minor gaps are explained as follows. Widely used notations are prominent in 『西洋事情』. On the other hand, proper notations for Japanese pronunciation and Kanji with low number of strokes are common in 『西國立志編』. His translation type strive for creation of new writing in 『世界國盡』 is hard to be found in both works.