philately

Japanese: philately
philately

…The number of stamp collectors has increased to millions worldwide since then. Collecting and studying stamps (called philately) is both a hobby and an academic field, with experts in the study of designs, printing, and materials in each country. Enthusiasts form societies and clubs to present their research and exchange information, and exhibitions are held in various countries, where exhibits are judged by prestigious judges and prizes are awarded. …

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Japanese:

…収集家の数は当時から比べると,今日では世界に何百万という数にふえている。切手を収集し,研究すること(フィラテリーphilatelyという)は趣味であると同時に学術的な部門となっていて,図案,印刷,資料等の研究にはそれぞれの専門家が各国にいる。そして同好者はそれぞれ会,クラブなどを結成して研究発表,交換などを行っているほかに,各国で展覧会が開催され,出品物に対して権威ある審査が行われて賞を与えている。…

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