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Kodansha'S Furigana Japanese Dictionary: Japaneseenglish Englishjapanese
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A Comprehensive, Communicative, And Practical Guide To Using Japanese, Kodansha'S Furigana Japanese Dictionary Is An Invaluable Tool For Anyone With An Interest In The Japanese Language. It Has Been Edited With The Needs Of Englishspeaking Users In Mind, Whether Students, Teachers, Business People, Or Casual Linguists, And Special Care Has Been Taken At Each Stage Of Its Compilation Including The Selection Of Entry Words And Their Equivalents, The Wording Of The Detailed Explanations Of Japanese Words, The Choice Of Example Sentences, And Even Its Functional Page Design To Maximize Its Usefulness.What Is Furigana And Why Is It So Important?Furigana Refers To The Small Kana That Are Printed Above Or Alongside Kanji To Show Their Pronunciation. With Furigana Superscripts, The Beginner Who Is Familiar With Hiragana And Katakana Is Able To Read Even The Most Difficult And Obscure Kanji At A Glance. Other Dictionaries Either Provide Little Or No Guide To Kanji Readings Or Romanize Some Or All Of The Japanese Words And Sentences. In The Past, Romanized Dictionaries Were Of Some Value To Students Using Textbooks That Contained No Japanese Script. Now, However, An Increasing Number Of Influential Curricula Around The World Are Based On A Rationale And Methodology That Demands The Introduction Of Hiragana And Katakana From The Earliest Stages. Learners And Their Teachers Using Such Curricula Will Inevitably Feel More Comfortable With A Dictionary Such As Kodansha S Furigana Japanese Dictionary, One That Shows The Pronunciation Of Kanji With A Familiar And Authentic Kana Script.Combining Kodansha'S Furigana Japaneseenglish Dictionary (1995) And Kodansha'S Furigana Englishjapanese Dictionary (1996) In One Portable. Affordable, And Userfriendly Volume, This Dictionary Has The Following Unique Features:O A Basic Vocabulary Of 30,000 Entries Covers The Most Frequently Used English And Japanese Wordso Special Treatment Has Been Given To Hundreds Of Words, Names, And Phrases Of Special Relevance To Englishspeaking Students Of Japaneseo Semantic And Usage Differences Between Japanese Words And Expressions Are Explained In Clear Englisho Thousands Of Example Sentences And Phrases Illustrate How Japanese Words Are Used In Contexto Special Information Is Provided On Verb Conjugations, Formality, And Other Aspects Of Japanese Grammar And Usage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary? A: Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary is a comprehensive resource that facilitates learning Japanese for English-speaking users. It combines an English-Japanese and Japanese-English dictionary, featuring furigana to aid in reading kanji.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author of Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary is Masatoshi Yoshida.
- Q: What unique features does this dictionary offer? A: This dictionary includes 30,000 entries, special treatment for relevant words, clear explanations of semantic differences, thousands of example sentences, and detailed information on Japanese grammar and usage.
- Q: Is this dictionary suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the dictionary is designed with beginners in mind, using furigana to help with kanji pronunciation and providing clear explanations to ease the learning process.
- Q: What is furigana and how does it help learners? A: Furigana is the small kana printed alongside kanji to show their pronunciation. It assists learners in quickly reading kanji, making it easier to understand and use the language.
- Q: What is the binding type of this dictionary? A: Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary is available in hardcover binding, providing durability for regular use.
- Q: How many pages does this dictionary contain? A: The dictionary contains a total of 1285 pages, making it a comprehensive resource for language learners.
- Q: When was this dictionary published? A: Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary was published on October 31, 1999.
- Q: What condition is the dictionary in? A: The dictionary is available in new condition, ensuring that it is in excellent shape for use.
- Q: Can this dictionary be used for both English speakers and Japanese speakers? A: Yes, the dictionary caters to both English-speaking users learning Japanese and Japanese speakers looking for English translations, making it versatile for a variety of learners.