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Meanings
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Hepburn romanization; Hepburn system of romanizing Japanese
The most widely used system for romanizing Japanese, based on English phonology. Often contrasted with 訓令式 (Kunrei-shiki) and 日本式 (Nihon-shiki).
The name in the passport is written in Hepburn romanization.
Japanese learners often first learn the Hepburn romanization system.