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The Kodansha Kanji Learners Dictionary,New
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The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary answers the urgent need for an easytouse kanji dictionary compact enough to be easily carried around, yet detailed enough to satisfy the practical needs of the beginning and intermediate learner.Its basic goal is to give the learner a thorough understanding of kanji by providing instant access to a wealth of useful information on the meanings, readings, and compounds. Normally, the learner must memorize numerous compounds as unrelated units. A unique feature of this dictionary thatovercomes this difficulty is the core meaning, a concise keyword that defines the dominant sense of each character, followed by detailed character meanings and numerous compounds that clearly show how thousands of building blocks are combined to form countless compound words.Another unique feature is the System of Kanji Indexing by Patterns (SKIP), an indexing system that enables the user to locate characters as quickly and as accurately as in alphabetical dictionaries.Modern linguistic theory has been effectively integrated with sophisticated information technology to produce the most useful kanji learner's dictionary ever compiled. For the first time, learners have at their fingertips a wealth of information that is linguistically accurate, easy to use, andcarefully adapted to their practical needs.FEATURESo 2,230 entry characters, including all the kanji in the Joyo and Jinmei Kanji listso 41,000 senses for 31,300 words and word elements show how each character contributes to the meanings of compoundso 1,200 homophones with core meanings explain differences between closely related characterso 386 variant forms used in prewar literature and in nameso 1,945 stroke order diagrams show you how to write each kanji stroke by strokeo 7,200 character readings, including name readingso Over 2,000 crossreferences and five appendixes give instant access to a mass of useful reference data
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary purpose of The Kodansha Kanji Learners Dictionary? A: The primary purpose of The Kodansha Kanji Learners Dictionary is to provide beginning and intermediate learners with an easy-to-use kanji reference that offers detailed information on meanings, readings, and compounds.
- Q: How many entry characters are included in this dictionary? A: The dictionary includes 2,230 entry characters, encompassing all the kanji from the Joyo and Jinmei Kanji lists.
- Q: What unique features does this dictionary offer for learning kanji? A: This dictionary features a core meaning for each kanji, which defines its dominant sense, and employs the System of Kanji Indexing by Patterns (SKIP) for efficient character location.
- Q: Can this dictionary help with understanding homophones? A: Yes, it includes 1,200 homophones with core meanings that explain the differences between closely related characters, aiding in comprehension.
- Q: What type of illustrations or diagrams does the dictionary provide? A: The dictionary provides 1,945 stroke order diagrams that illustrate how to write each kanji correctly, stroke by stroke.
- Q: Is the dictionary suitable for self-study? A: Yes, the dictionary is designed for self-study, providing comprehensive information and user-friendly features to facilitate independent learning.
- Q: What is the total page count of The Kodansha Kanji Learners Dictionary? A: The total page count of the dictionary is 1,008 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being offered? A: The used book is in very good condition, ensuring that it is still functional and useful for learners.
- Q: Who is the author of The Kodansha Kanji Learners Dictionary? A: The author of the dictionary is Jack Halpern.
- Q: When was The Kodansha Kanji Learners Dictionary published? A: The dictionary was published on July 13, 2012.