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| Kodansha's Furigana: Japanese-English Dictionary (A Kodansha dictionary) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 12 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1051622
Category: Book
Author: Kodansha International
Publisher: Kodansha International (JPN)
Studio: Kodansha International (JPN)
Manufacturer: Kodansha International (JPN)
Label: Kodansha International (JPN)
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 592
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 4770019831
EAN: 9784770019837
ASIN: 4770019831
Publication Date: September 1995
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Product Description
A dictionary for beginning and intermediate students with pronunciation for all kanji characters shown in hiragana, and cross-referencing of synonyms. The book also includes three appendices for verb conjugation, numerals and place names.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Set me on the path to fluency June 16, 2007
Wow, I can't believe I forgot about this! When I started learning Japanese, using this dictionary set the right foundation - don't be intimidated by Kanji and avoid using Roomaji. 10 years later (3 spent living and working in Japan), I speak and read fluently and love communicating in Japanese. I've long since lost the dictionary, but I remember that the example sentences were useful for my homework and realistic for everyday use. As soon as I moved to Japan, I dropped this for an electronic dictionary, but during my first 5 years of study, this and a Kanji dictionary were sufficient. I remember that this dictionary kept me motivated.
I never bought the E-J version because it was too pricey to buy both, but this is the one you really need. I would also consider pairing this with an E-J from a different brand. Different publishers choose different terms, and sometimes you need options!
I would discourage buying the J-E & E-J 2-in-1 book only because it's heavy and thick. I think that would discourage you from really using it to the fullest.
okinawa April 19, 2006
Basic but comprehensive, nearly every word is explained in sample sentences.I think these sentences may be useful in actual situations. I recommend Kodansha Dictionaries and Kenkyusha Japanese Learner's Dictionary.
good, but basic March 8, 2003
well organized and pretty good definitions, but limited. Even just watching japanese news/tv, you quickly find yourself outpacing this dictionary.
sayonarajado April 16, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This dictionary has the kind of format I like best. There are plenty of example sentences and the font is clear and doesn't strain the eyes as some dictionaries of Asian languages tend to. Furthermore, since the reader has no other option but to look up the English translation of Japanese words in Furiganga, there is constant Kana practice inherent in the design of the book. From an educator's standpoint, that is a very positive reinforcement tool for first and second year students who might still have trouble with Kana. Nevertheess, I only wish this dictionary were more comprehensive for advanced students of the language.
 Tries Hard, but not at all Comprehensive March 29, 2001
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I studied Japanese in college and recently moved to Tokyo to live and work. My Japanese is at an intermediate/advanced level and I was looking for a Japanese dictionary to use at work. I really loved Kodansha's English-Japanese dictionary so I thought that the Japanese-English dictionary would be just as good. I was very wrong. I just read a newspaper article about banks and not ONE word I looked up was in the dictionary. My co-worker lent me her Kenkyusha's New Collegiate Japanese-English Dictionary ... and every word was in it. Any one need a paperweight?
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