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Kodanshas Essential Kanji Dictionary
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Whether Fulltime Students, Business People, Or Casual Readers, All Have Felt The Need For A Compact, Uptodate, Practical Kanji Dictionary. Something That Would Fit Into A Shoulder Bag Or Briefcase, Could Be Taken To Class, Or Would Sit Unobtrusively On A Desktop.Kodansha'S Essential Kanji Dictionary Is Precisely That Dictionary, Designed Specifically To Meet The Needs Of The Modern Man And Woman. It Includes All Of The 1,945 Joyo Kanji, The Core Kanji Recommended By The Japanese Ministry Of Education For Use In Japanese Newspapers And Magazines. Knowingthese Kanji, The Student Can Recognize Virtually Every Chinese Character Appearing In The Daily Press.And That Is Not All. This Dictionary Also Features Some 18,000 Kanji Compounds, Both Those With Chinese Readings (Onyomi) And Those With Japanese Readings (Kunyomi). These Compounds Have Been Carefully Selected For Practicality, Usefulness, And Timeliness. The Living Language Has Receivedexclusive Priority, Including Such Words As Favoritism, And Statute Of Limitations.For Those Interested In Securities, Stocks And Bonds, And The Diverse Terminology Of The Business World, Related Terms And Jargon Are Clearly Marked For Easy Reference. Simply Open The Book And Look For The Yen Sign. There You Will Find Current Price, Aggregate Market Value, Issue At Marketprice, And A Great Deal More.For Those Who Want To Write Kanji, The Stroke Order Of Each And Every Character Has Been Duly Noted. But More Important, The Essential Kanji Dictionary Does Its Utmost To Help The Reader Locate The Needed Character. Aside From The Traditional Radical Chart On The Back Endpaper, There Are Threeinvaluable Indices As Well. The First Is By The Reading Of The Kanji, Either Japanese (Kun) Or Chinese (On). The Second Is By Radical, But Not By Traditional Radical Alone. Also Included Are Variants And Nearmisses, Directing The Reader Precisely To The Right Page. The Third Is By Stroke Numberifall Else Fails, Count The Strokes And Track The Character Down.With A Copy Of Kodansha'S Essential Kanji Dictionary Close At Handwith Its Definitions, Stroke Order, Chinese Compounds, Japanese Compounds, Business Terminology, And Three Helpful Indices The Life Of The Typical Student Of Japanese Should Take A Decided Turn For The Better.Featureso 1,945 Essential (Joyo) Kanjio 18,000 Common Compoundso 2,000 Practical Business Termso Three Indices For Finding Kanjio Compact For Handy Referenceo Functional, Uptodate, Timely
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary? A: Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary is a compact and practical kanji dictionary designed for students, business people, and casual readers. It includes all 1,945 Joyo Kanji and 18,000 kanji compounds, making it a valuable resource for those studying the Japanese language.
- Q: How many pages does the dictionary have? A: The dictionary contains a total of 928 pages, providing extensive coverage of kanji and their usages.
- Q: What features are included in this dictionary? A: The dictionary features 1,945 essential kanji, 18,000 common compounds, 2,000 practical business terms, and three indices for locating kanji. It is also compact for easy reference.
- Q: Is this dictionary suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary is suitable for beginners as it covers the essential kanji and provides clear definitions and stroke order, aiding in learning.
- Q: What is the binding type of the dictionary? A: The dictionary is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for daily use.
- Q: Who is the author of the dictionary? A: The author of Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary is Kodansha International, a reputable publisher known for its language resources.
- Q: When was the dictionary published? A: The Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary was published on August 16, 2002.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition, ensuring that it is still a reliable resource for learners.
- Q: Can this dictionary help with business terminology? A: Yes, the dictionary includes 2,000 practical business terms, clearly marked for easy reference, which is beneficial for those interested in business language.
- Q: Are there any indices to help find kanji? A: Yes, the dictionary includes three indices: by reading (kun or on), by radical, and by stroke number, facilitating easy navigation to find kanji.