Graduated from German Literature Department of Tokyo University (1914).
Became lecturer (1914) and then professor (1915) at 8th Higher School, professor at 6th Higher School and Fukuoka Higher School, lecturer at Kyushu University, director of private Shudo High School (1950) and professor at Kumamoto University (1951). Studied in England, France, Italy and Switzerland as overseas student of Education Ministry (1923-24).