Tsubouchi

Tsubouchi is a Japanese surname. It is not an inherently unusual surname, but its most notable association is with a prominent figure in Japanese literature and intellectual history.

The name most often refers to:

• Tsubouchi Shōyō (坪内 逍遥, 1859-1935): A renowned Japanese author, critic, playwright, translator, and educator of the Meiji, Taishō, and early Shōwa periods. He is best known for his literary theories advocating for realism in Japanese literature and his translation of Shakespeare's complete works into Japanese. His works such as the novel The Character of Students Today (Tōsei Shosei Katagi) and the play The Essence of a Novel (Shōsetsu Shinzui) were highly influential in shaping the direction of modern Japanese literature. He also founded Waseda University's literature department.

The name may also refer to descendants or other individuals sharing the same family name, though these are generally identified in association with Tsubouchi Shōyō or in a specific context. The name does not have a widely known meaning or connotation beyond its use as a family name.