Our general approach in selecting compound words has been to include the ones most useful to the learner, based on the following criteria:
This covers more than 99% of the most frequently used characters, which is adequate for meeting the needs of the serious learner. The entry characters include (1) the 2136 characters in the official Jōyō Kanji list, which are widely used in the media and education, (2) the 861 characters in the official Jinmei Kanji list, used in names, (3) 5 alternative forms officially approved in the Jōyō Kanji list, and (4) 748 cross-reference entries. It contains 3,002 main entry characters and approximately 46,000 senses for some 35,000 words, word elements, and illustrative examples. This dictionary offers a detailed treatment of the meanings and functions of the most frequently used kanji in present-day Japanese, with particular emphasis on contemporary usage and newspapers. This was achieved by making full use of the most recent advances in linguistic science, computational lexicography, and digital publishing technology. These and other features distinguish this dictionary as the most in-depth kanji learner’s dictionary ever compiled. On the one hand, it provides the learner with immediate access to detailed information for more than 99% of the kanji used in Japanese newspapers on the other, it is compact and light enough to be easily carried around in one’s handbag or briefcase. The one feature that clearly distinguishes this dictionary-that puts it in a class of its own among kanji dictionaries-is that it was carefully designed to strike the optimal balance between two fundamentally conflicting needs: portability and comprehensiveness. In addition, several other lookup methods, such as the Radical Index and the On-Kun Index, assure maximum convenience to the user. Since it can be learned in a very short time, this dictionary is an extremely convenient lookup tool. The SKIP indexing system enables even beginners to locate entries quickly and with ease.
Moreover, the degree of importance for each meaning is indicated for three levels of study. Each meaning is followed by compounds and examples that show how they are formed from their constituents. The core meaning, which conveys the most fundamental meaning of each character, is followed by clear and detailed character meanings arranged in a manner that shows how they are interrelated. It departs from tradition in three important ways: This dictionary offers various unique features that clearly distinguish it from past works. It also includes hundreds of new entry characters based on the revised Jōyō Kanji and Jinmei Kanji lists, the most recent frequency statistics (2010), character codes, and color coding to show relationships between senses. This edition incorporates all the features of its parent work, The Kodansha Kanji Dictionary: Revised and Expanded, including core meanings, detailed character meanings, strokeorder diagrams, cross-references to homophones, numerous compounds and examples, a speedy indexing system, and other features. This dictionary not merely accurately records the linguistic facts about kanji, but also strives to present them in a manner that gives the user insight into how they function as a system. We have avoided the path of least resistance taken by other works: that is, compiling lists of words and presenting only dry facts such as readings and stroke-counts, while sidestepping the difficult task of presenting accurate character meanings. The primary goal of this dictionary has been set high: to create a practical tool that enables the learner to gain an in-depth understanding of the most frequently used kanji in contemporary Japanese.īased on a systematic approach and a firm theoretical foundation, the new work has been designed to meet in full the specific needs of learners. The SKIP system is great!!! It solves the problem of searching Kanji symbols in a quick and effective way."Ĭlick image for larger dictionary sample. I am using it every time I am doing my homework and really enjoy it. "I'd like to send you my appreciation for your great work. With the brilliant and easy SKIP method … the kanji you want can be found in less than a 1/2 minute." " is all you could hope for and more, much more. Tohsaku, President, American Association of Teachers of Japanese "Captures the power of Japanese … and aids learners at almost every level of study in their effort to master the written language."
Now, with the addition of 772 entry characters, this best-selling kanji dictionary becomes an even more indispensable resource. Originally published in 1999, The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary has long been a standard reference work for kanji and has enjoyed the praise of renowned scholars and learners throughout the world. Revised and Expanded 講談社漢英学習字典 Jack Halpern
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