This dictionary contains the 2000 kanji and 24,000 kanji compounds necessary to understand contemporary Japanese. Characters that correspond to core meanings are highlighted in red for easy reference. They are then followed by character meanings that illustrate how these characters are combined to form countless compound words. Each character corresponding to a core meaning features a diagram showing how to character should be written.
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Fully comprehensive Kanji reference source.
The most practical Kanji-English student's dictionary ever compiled, containing the 2,000 kanji and 24,000 kanji compounds necessary to understand contemporary Japanese. Clear, easy-to-read format including useful highlighted characters that correspond to core meanings with diagrams showing how they should be written. Compact, flexibound design. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The most practical Kanji-English student's dictionary ever compiled, containing the 2,000 kanji and 24,000 kanji compounds necessary to understand contemporary Japanese. Clear, easy-to-read format including useful highlighted characters that correspond to core meanings with diagrams showing how they should be written. Compact, flexibound design. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I got hold of my copy while studying in Japan. It is in my opinion the most suitable kanji dictionary available on the market for learners of Japanese. The Kanji are logically structured and easy to look up using the various indexes available at the end of the book. Personally I don't think that the SKIP system of looking up the characters work that well, but sometimes it is usefull. The example usages are the best, not only compounds starting with the actual kanji, but also displays compounds when the kanji is second etc. The only negative to say about this book would be the fact that they have chosen to use romaji instead of kana for the readings.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By S. F. CARTER
Format:Paperback
A wonderful reference, I use it all the time. I find the lookup system incredibly easy to use - in fact, I haven't learnt how the 'skip' system works, I just seem to be able to find any character I want by 'following my nose' so it must be pretty intuitive.
The addition of stroke orders is useful, as well as highlighting important characters, which means this can be used not only as a dictionary, but as a casual browse. Also, I'm currently studying for the Kanji Aptitude Tests and the dictionary notes which Joyo grade each character belongs to, so I can easily make a decision whether to forget a looked-up character (for now), or note that I'll need it soon, or learn it properly.
A little light on compounds maybe, so combined with Spahn and Hadamitzky's "Kanji Learner's Dictionary" you get a formidable duo (although note that Spahn/Hadamitzky do _not_ agree on stroke order/count and radicals with the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation - so use this one if you're learning Kanji for exams).
The addition of stroke orders is useful, as well as highlighting important characters, which means this can be used not only as a dictionary, but as a casual browse. Also, I'm currently studying for the Kanji Aptitude Tests and the dictionary notes which Joyo grade each character belongs to, so I can easily make a decision whether to forget a looked-up character (for now), or note that I'll need it soon, or learn it properly.
A little light on compounds maybe, so combined with Spahn and Hadamitzky's "Kanji Learner's Dictionary" you get a formidable duo (although note that Spahn/Hadamitzky do _not_ agree on stroke order/count and radicals with the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation - so use this one if you're learning Kanji for exams).
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one beautifully laid out book. The subtle use of colour and layout make pages easy to read (and i hope they learn form this for other dictionaries). The wide variety of indexes take up very little space, but still make it possible to find a kanji from the sound, the appearance, or the meaning. The entries are comprehensive, but don't waste lots of space with needless sample sentences. If you're learning japanese Kanji, you will find this book very, very helpful.
However, it is not a general purpose dictionary: you will need one of those as well. I only hope you find one as nice as this.
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To be honest, i dont have much to compare it to. Other than the prices of similar dictionaries. And to be honest, it seems to beat the competition in that department. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. D. S. Sandy
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It's romanized!
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Incomplete and useless!!
Got this because I was tired of resorting to internet translators. Turns out I really should have saved myself the trouble! Read more
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If you are learning Japanese at all seriously, you need this! Its easy to learn to look up Kanji using the SKIP code; within minutes I could find things. Read more
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a very very very well thought out book
i thought that the kanji learner dictionary was a very useful because no former knowledge of japanese is needed for it to be used. Read more
Published on 18 July 2010 by lizardking
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Excellent learners dictionary.
I have been learning kanji by myself for a while now and have been using the heisig method which had really helped meRemembering the Kanji: Complete Course on How Not to Forget the... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Nathan Whitely
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Very Good Introduction to Kanji
I've been teaching myself Japanese for a while now and bought this book with the aim of having a reference to use whilst reading manga and books in kana. Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by J. Earle
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A very helpful reference
I have quickly found this book to be an almost indispensable reference when encountering new kanji. I wasn't an initial fan of the 'SKIP' system it uses to find kanji, but I very... Read more
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