Ametsuchi no Uta


The Ametsuchi no Uta (天地の歌) or Ametsuchi no Kotoba (天地の詞) is a Japanese pangram, first appearing in the 9th century AD in the Minamoto Shitagōshū (Collection of Minamoto Shitagō),[1][2] which is credited as being the oldest perfect pangram in the Japanese language. Its name roughly translates to "Song (or Words) of the Universe".

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  2. ^ Seeley, Christopher (2000-04-01). A History of Writing in Japan. University of Hawaii Press. p. 106. ISBN 978-0-8248-2217-0.