A comprehensive and practical dictionary of Japanese Furigana, with over 30,000 entries 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 can read even the most difficult and obscure kanji at a glance.
Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary has been edited with the needs of
English-speaking users in mind, 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. Features include:
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A basic vocabulary of 30,000 entries covers the most frequently used English and Japanese words
- Special treatment has been given to hundreds of words, names, and phrases of
special relevance to English-speaking students of Japanese
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Semantic and usage differences between Japanese words and expressions are explained in clear English
- Thousands of
example sentences and phrases illustrate how Japanese words are used in context
- Special information is provided on verb conjugations, formality, and other aspects
of Japanese grammar and usage
This is the essential dictionary for all students of Japanese.