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Kodansha's Effective Japanese Usage Dictionary: A Concise Explanation of Frequently Confused Words and Phrases,Used
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One of the principal reasons for the difficulty foreign students have in mastering Japanese is the language's extensive use of words that seem similar in meaning, but are used very differently in practice. This 768page dictionary both explains the differences between hundreds of words and provides examples of how they are used in conversational Japanese.Explanations are given in Japanese with English translations; sample sentences are written in Japanese and Roman characters, with accompanying English translations. To further aid understanding, the book includes 27 short narratives or dialogues that indicate how word usage is affected by context, helping students to distinguish some of the language's subtleties. With its clarification of often confused vocabulary, this book is an essential tool for serious students of Japanese.o 768page dictionary includes 302 comparisons of 708 synonymous terms.o Explains words and phrases that seem similar, but have very different uses.o Sample sentences in romanized and standard Japanese script with furigana, followed by the English translation.o Three easytouse indexes in romanized alphabetical order, Japanese order, and by category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main purpose of Kodansha's Effective Japanese Usage Dictionary? A: The dictionary provides clear explanations of frequently confused Japanese words and phrases, helping learners understand their distinct uses in context.
- Q: How many pages does the dictionary have? A: The dictionary contains 768 pages.
- Q: Are the explanations provided in English as well as Japanese? A: Yes, explanations are given in Japanese with English translations for better understanding.
- Q: What types of examples are included in the dictionary? A: The dictionary includes sample sentences in both standard Japanese script and romanized Japanese, along with English translations.
- Q: Does the dictionary include any narratives or dialogues? A: Yes, it includes 27 short narratives or dialogues that illustrate how context affects word usage.
- Q: What is the publication date of this dictionary? A: Kodansha's Effective Japanese Usage Dictionary was published on September 4, 2001.
- Q: Who is the author of the dictionary? A: The author of the dictionary is Masayoshi Hirose.
- Q: How are the indexes organized in the dictionary? A: The dictionary features three easy-to-use indexes organized in romanized alphabetical order, Japanese order, and by category.
- Q: Is this dictionary suitable for beginners in learning Japanese? A: While it is a valuable resource for serious students, beginners may find it beneficial to have some foundational knowledge of Japanese.
- Q: What edition of the dictionary is available? A: This is the first edition of Kodansha's Effective Japanese Usage Dictionary.