In the emperor’s speech, a Japanese dynasty comes down to earth - The Washington Post

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Emperor Akihito’s speech was formal, Japanese speakers noted, but no more formal than an average citizen would use for such a solemn occasion. When he used the pronoun “we,” it was the “we” of any Japanese citizen.
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In the emperor’s speech, a Japanese dynasty comes down to earth - The Washington Post
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Emperor Akihito’s speech was formal, Japanese speakers noted, but no more formal than an average citizen would use for such a solemn occasion. When he used the pronoun “we,” it was the “we” of any Japanese citizen.
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