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Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary (Paperback)

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Paperback: 1060 pages
Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd; New edition edition (Dec 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 4770028555
ISBN-13: 978-4770028556
Product Dimensions: 18 x 13 x 4.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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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.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It will help you !!, 10 Mar 2002

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, 13 Nov 2006

By	Stuart Carter (Leicestershire, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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).

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and useful, but not a general purpose dictionary, 8 Sep 2003

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent learners dictionary.
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This dictionary is a really good choice for the beginner and even for the not so beginner. To begin with, the SKIP method to look up kanji is really good. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely invaluable
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3.0 out of 5 stars Like my wife: pretty, but occasionally useless...
I have written a review of this book before.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Use romanized kanji dictionary
I bought this dictionary because it is compulsory for SEAS students studying Japanese.

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Published on 6 May 2004 by D. Clarke

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST Kanji dictionaries
This Kanji dictionary by Jack Halpern really is one of the most useful reference Books around. With its four ways of looking up Kanji, no matter what the situation be it having... Read more

Published on 22 Jan 2004 by sakabatou

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but only ~2,000 kanji
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Published on 24 Jun 2002 by Ed Fear

5.0 out of 5 stars The best choice for beginners
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