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With a copy of Kodansha's Romanized JapaneseEnglish Dictionary at handwith its romanized entries, definitions, compounds, phrases, sample sentences, and three useful appendiceslearners of Japanese now have an uptodate and practical dictionary that they can depend on as they progress from beginner through intermediate to advanced level Japanese. Until now, even beginners have had to struggle with inadequate materials that require at least a basic command of kanji. And, learners at every level have all felt the need for a dictionary that is at once compact, comprehensive, and designed for their needs.Kodansha's Romanized JapaneseEnglish Dictionary is unique for precisely this reason. Based on an established and widelyused dictionary for Japanese junior high school students, Romanized has been radically modified and expanded to meet the very special requirements of nonnative learners. And because entries are romanized and listed in familiar alphabetical order, even the complete novice with no knowledge of kanji or kana will find this dictionary remarkably easy to use.All 16,000 informative and useful vocabulary items are presented in both romanized and standard Japanese script. Specially written definitions and a generous selection of sample sentences offer expert guidance on points of grammar, meaning, style, orthography, pronunciation, and punctuation. Foreign loan words, often ignored in other basic dictionaries, are given ample coverage and indepth treatment. Concise and meaningful explanations clarify even the most troublesome cultural terms. Three clearly written appendices explain in detail such complicated areas as conjugating verbs and adjectives, counting, and articulating foreign place names in Japanese.Kodansha's Romanized JapaneseEnglish Dictionary is an easytouse reference work published in a portable and handy format. Convenient to carry in a shoulderbag or briefcase, Romanized is the ideal choice for taking to class or on a business trip. Whether at home or the office, on a train or a plane, it is the perfect companion for today's student of modern spoken Japanese.
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- Q: What is Kodansha's Romanized Japanese-English Dictionary? A: Kodansha's Romanized Japanese-English Dictionary is a practical reference tool designed for learners of Japanese, featuring romanized entries, definitions, compounds, phrases, sample sentences, and appendices to aid users from beginner to advanced levels.
- Q: How many vocabulary items are included in this dictionary? A: The dictionary includes approximately 16,000 vocabulary items presented in both romanized form and standard Japanese script.
- Q: Is this dictionary suitable for complete beginners? A: Yes, the dictionary is designed for complete novices, as all entries are romanized and listed in alphabetical order, making it easy to use without prior knowledge of kanji or kana.
- Q: What are the key features of this dictionary? A: Key features include comprehensive definitions, sample sentences for grammar and usage guidance, coverage of foreign loan words, and three appendices detailing conjugation, counting, and articulating foreign names in Japanese.
- Q: What is the binding type of this dictionary? A: Kodansha's Romanized Japanese-English Dictionary is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: When was this dictionary published? A: The dictionary was published on January 1, 1993.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: This listing is for a used book in good condition, indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still fully functional.
- Q: How many pages does the dictionary have? A: The dictionary contains a total of 666 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author of Kodansha's Romanized Japanese-English Dictionary is Masatoshi Yoshida.
- Q: Is this dictionary suitable for travelers? A: Yes, its compact size and portable format make it an ideal companion for travelers and students taking classes or going on business trips.