The Kodansha Kanji Learner s Dictionary answers the need for an easy-to-use kanji dictionary that is compact enough to be easily carried around, yet detailed enough to satisfy the practical needs of the serious learner. Its basic goal is to give the learner a thorough understanding of how kanji are used in contemporary Japanese by providing instant access to a wealth of information on the meanings, readings and compounds for the most frequently used kanji. Thanks to the author s ground-breaking locator system SKIP (System of Kanji Indexing by Patterns), the user can locate characters as quickly and as accurately as in alphabetical dictionaries. Modern linguistic theory has effectively been integrated with sophisticated IT to produce a powerful tool that will benefit beginners, intermediate and advanced students of Japanese. NEW FEATURES IN THE REVISED EDITION: 772 more kanji included, making a total of 3,002 kana used throughout, in accordance with modern teaching requirements thousands of additional compounds / usage examples, including the latest vernacular expanded coverage of nanori, or kanji used only in names includes all alternative forms where acceptable to Joyo Kanji specifications SUMMARY OF KEY ELEMENTS OF THE KODANSHA KANJI LEARNER S DICTIONARY: 3,002 character entries 772 more than in the previous edition Features all the new Joyo Kanji (general-use characters prescribed by the Japanese government) and all of the current Jinmei Kanji (characters recognised as unique to names) 5 look-up methods and 3 indexes, including the revolutionary SKIP lookup method for locating entries as quickly as in alphabetical dictionaries through basic pattern recognition Presents all core meanings, enabling learners to instantly grasp the inherent visible meaning comprising each character Covers all high-frequency kanji compounds, culled from official statistics compiled by Japan s National Language Research Institute - it is the most up-to-date dictionary available Displays readings of kanji in hiragana (the native syllabary) rather than in Romanised Japanese another improvement on the previous edition, and one that reflects modern teaching practices User friendly and visually attractive layout, created by an automated dictionary-publishing system . .

The Kodansha Kanji Learner s Dictionary answers the need for an easy-to-use kanji dictionary that is compact enough to be easily carried around, yet detailed enough to satisfy the practical needs of the serious learner. Its basic goal is to give the learner a thorough understanding of how kanji are used in contemporary Japanese by providing instant access to a wealth of information on the meanings, readings and compounds for the most frequently used kanji. Thanks to the author s ground-breaking locator system SKIP (System of Kanji Indexing by Patterns), the user can locate characters as quickly and as accurately as in alphabetical dictionaries. Modern linguistic theory has effectively been integrated with sophisticated IT to produce a powerful tool that will benefit beginners, intermediate and advanced students of Japanese. NEW FEATURES IN THE REVISED EDITION: 772 more kanji included, making a total of 3,002 kana used throughout, in accordance with modern teaching requirements thousands of additional compounds / usage examples, including the latest vernacular expanded coverage of nanori, or kanji used only in names includes all alternative forms where acceptable to Joyo Kanji specifications SUMMARY OF KEY ELEMENTS OF THE KODANSHA KANJI LEARNER S DICTIONARY: 3,002 character entries 772 more than in the previous edition Features all the new Joyo Kanji (general-use characters prescribed by the Japanese government) and all of the current Jinmei Kanji (characters recognised as unique to names) 5 look-up methods and 3 indexes, including the revolutionary SKIP lookup method for locating entries as quickly as in alphabetical dictionaries through basic pattern recognition Presents all core meanings, enabling learners to instantly grasp the inherent visible meaning comprising each character Covers all high-frequency kanji compounds, culled from official statistics compiled by Japan s National Language Research Institute - it is the most up-to-date dictionary available Displays readings of kanji in hiragana (the native syllabary) rather than in Romanised Japanese another improvement on the previous edition, and one that reflects modern teaching practices User friendly and visually attractive layout, created by an automated dictionary-publishing system . .

Kodansha's widely acclaimed Kanji Learner's Course (KLC) is a complete guide to mastering all the kanji needed for genuine literacy in Japanese. It anchors a comprehensive kanji learning system, supported by the KLC Graded Reading Sets, the KLC Green Book, the KLC Wall Chart, and keystojapanese.com (a user-support website for forming study groups, exchanging tips, and tracking one's learning progress with points and level ranks). The KLC is also cross-referenced for convenient use with Kodansha's companion volume, the Kanji Learner's Dictionary. . .

Kodansha's widely acclaimed Kanji Learner's Course (KLC) is a complete guide to mastering all the kanji needed for genuine literacy in Japanese. It anchors a comprehensive kanji learning system, supported by the KLC Graded Reading Sets, the KLC Green Book, the KLC Wall Chart, and keystojapanese.com (a user-support website for forming study groups, exchanging tips, and tracking one's learning progress with points and level ranks). The KLC is also cross-referenced for convenient use with Kodansha's companion volume, the Kanji Learner's Dictionary. . .

A comprehensive, communicative, and practical guide to using Japanese, Kodansha's Furigana English-Japanese Dictionary is an invaluable reference tool for anyone with an interest in the Japanese language. It has been edited with the needs of English-speaking users in mind students, teachers, business people, and casual linguists. What is furigana and why is it so important? Furigana refers to the small kana that are printed above or alongside kanji to show the pronunciation of the Chinese character. With furigana superscripts, the beginner who is familiar with hiragana and katakana is able to read even the most difficult and obscure kanji at a glance. Other dictionaries either provide little or no guide to kanji readings or romanize some or all of the Japanese words and sentences. In the past, romanized dictionaries were of some value to students using textbooks that contained no Japanese script. Now, however, an increasing number of influential curriculums around the world are based on a rationale and methodology that demands the introduction of hiragana and katakana from the earliest stages. Learners and their teachers studying under such curriculums will inevitably feel more comfortable with a dictionary such as Kodansha's FuriganaEnglish-Japanese Dictionary, one that shows the pronunciation of kanji with familiar and authentic kana script. FEATURES:More than 14,000 entries comprising the most commonly used words in English;Furigana pronunciation guides added to all kanji ;Semantic and usage differences between Japanese words and expressions explained clearly in English;Thousands of full-length example sentences illustrate typical usage in natural Japanese;Idioms, phrases, and common expressions help expand vocabulary and sentence building skills;Many encyclopedic entries offer useful background information on Japanese history and culture;Includes many current terms such as artificial intelligence and internet;Hundreds of scientific and medical terms with full Japanese equivalents.With its sister publication, Kodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary, this dictionary makes the perfect reference for all students of Japanese. The two books are combined in Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary.

A comprehensive, communicative, and practical guide to using Japanese, Kodansha's Furigana English-Japanese Dictionary is an invaluable reference tool for anyone with an interest in the Japanese language. It has been edited with the needs of English-speaking users in mind students, teachers, business people, and casual linguists. What is furigana and why is it so important? Furigana refers to the small kana that are printed above or alongside kanji to show the pronunciation of the Chinese character. With furigana superscripts, the beginner who is familiar with hiragana and katakana is able to read even the most difficult and obscure kanji at a glance. Other dictionaries either provide little or no guide to kanji readings or romanize some or all of the Japanese words and sentences. In the past, romanized dictionaries were of some value to students using textbooks that contained no Japanese script. Now, however, an increasing number of influential curriculums around the world are based on a rationale and methodology that demands the introduction of hiragana and katakana from the earliest stages. Learners and their teachers studying under such curriculums will inevitably feel more comfortable with a dictionary such as Kodansha's FuriganaEnglish-Japanese Dictionary, one that shows the pronunciation of kanji with familiar and authentic kana script. FEATURES:More than 14,000 entries comprising the most commonly used words in English;Furigana pronunciation guides added to all kanji ;Semantic and usage differences between Japanese words and expressions explained clearly in English;Thousands of full-length example sentences illustrate typical usage in natural Japanese;Idioms, phrases, and common expressions help expand vocabulary and sentence building skills;Many encyclopedic entries offer useful background information on Japanese history and culture;Includes many current terms such as artificial intelligence and internet;Hundreds of scientific and medical terms with full Japanese equivalents.With its sister publication, Kodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary, this dictionary makes the perfect reference for all students of Japanese. The two books are combined in Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary.

Contains over 6,000 entries and over 250 illustrations Fully revised and updated: new edition includes landscape terms, biographies of important modern architects, and over 50 new illustrations Comprehensive coverage of architectural terms with clear definitions 1st edition was critically acclaimed: this new edition expands the dictionary and brings it completely up-to-date, while maintaining the high standard of the previous edition Cross-referenced for ease of use New to this edition Fully revised and updated including extensive bibliographic references, and terms covering landscape architecture Expanded by over 200 pages Over 50 beautiful new line drawings, including labelled cross-sections and typical period features Includes biographies of modern architects Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to ziggurat, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of architecture available. Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, it covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of leading architects, from Brunelleschi and Imhotep to Le Corbusier and Richard Rogers. The text is complimented by over 250 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles. The first edition of the Dictionary of Architecture received excellent reviews. Now it has been fully revised, and expanded, bringing it completely up-to-date. New entries include definitions of landscape terms, and biographies of modern architects. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. It also contains over 50 new illustrations. This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architecture. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students and professional architects, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.

Fully revised and updated, this latest edition from Collins' bestselling Gem Dictionary range is the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable up-to-the-minute Russian dictionary.

Fully revised and updated, this latest edition from Collins' bestselling Gem Dictionary range is the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable up-to-the-minute Russian dictionary.

Over 1,700 entries Written by a leading team of political scientists, this dictionary embraces the multi-disciplinary spectrum of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, theories, and schools of thought, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. Fully updated for its fourth edition, it has had its coverage of international relations heavily revised and expanded, reflected in its title change, and it includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international institutions, peace building, human security, security studies, global governance, and open economy politics. The dictionary is international in its coverage and will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines, as well as politicians, journalists, and the general reader seeking clarification of political terms.

With more than 1,700 entries, The Concise Dictionary of Art Terms is an accessible and comprehensive A-Z guide covering a wide range of terms from the visual art world, including periods, styles, materials, well-known schools, techniques, and much more. In this new edition, the text has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, and has been expanded with more than 100 new entries, focusing primarily on modern and contemporary art materials and techniques. The Dictionary has been further enhanced with the addition of over 100 web links to selected entries, which are accessed and kept up to date via a companion website. These links add another dimension to the print book by allowing the reader to see illustrations of various materials and techniques, while providing easy access to important collections that are freely available online. From "abstract art" to "woodcuts," and "The Baroque Revival" to "ziggurats," this highly browsable dictionary is the ideal reference for students of art and all related subjects, for gallery visitors, and anyone else interested in the visual arts.

Reading great books in the original should be the culmination of language study, but reading Japanese literature unassisted is a daunting task that can defeat even the most able of students. Breaking into Japanese Literature is specially designed to help you bypass all the frustration and actually enjoy classics of Japanese literature. Breaking into Japanese Literature features seven graded stories covering a variety of genres: whether it's the spellbinding surrealism of Natsume Soseki's Ten Nights of Dreams, the humor of Akutagawa Ryunosuke's fable of temple life ("The Nose"), or the excitement of his historic thrillers ("In a Grove" and "Rashomon"), you are sure to find a story that appeals to you in this collection. The unique layout-with the original Japanese story in large print, an easy-to-follow English translation and a custom dictionary-was created for maximum clarity and ease of use. There's no need to spend time consulting reference books when everything you need to know is right there in front of your nose. To make Japanese literature fun, Breaking into Japanese Literature also has some unique extra features: mini-biographies to tell you about the authors' lives and works, individual story prefaces to alert you to related works of literature or film, and original illustrations to fire your imagination. Best of all, MP3 sound files of all the stories have been made available for FREE on the Internet. Breaking into Japanese Literature provides all the backup you need to break through to a new and undiscovered world-the world of great Japanese fiction. All the hard work has been taken care of so you can enjoy the pleasures of the mind. Why not take advantage?Learn:-50% of all common-use kanji covered-Kanji entry numbers given for follow-up study-Japanese + English translation + custom dictionary on the same page-Every single kanji word explained.Listen:-Free download of sound files from the Net.Look:-7 original atmospheric illustrations.Link-Original stories for Kurosawa's Rashomon and Dreams.All the stories in this book are available on the Internet as MP3 sound files read by professional Japanese actors. For students who want to consolidate their understanding of kanji, the entry numbers for any of the 2,230 characters in The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary have been provided when those characters feature in Breaking into Japanese Literature. This makes cross-referencing a matter of seconds. . . .

Reading great books in the original should be the culmination of language study, but reading Japanese literature unassisted is a daunting task that can defeat even the most able of students. Breaking into Japanese Literature is specially designed to help you bypass all the frustration and actually enjoy classics of Japanese literature. Breaking into Japanese Literature features seven graded stories covering a variety of genres: whether it's the spellbinding surrealism of Natsume Soseki's Ten Nights of Dreams, the humor of Akutagawa Ryunosuke's fable of temple life ("The Nose"), or the excitement of his historic thrillers ("In a Grove" and "Rashomon"), you are sure to find a story that appeals to you in this collection. The unique layout-with the original Japanese story in large print, an easy-to-follow English translation and a custom dictionary-was created for maximum clarity and ease of use. There's no need to spend time consulting reference books when everything you need to know is right there in front of your nose. To make Japanese literature fun, Breaking into Japanese Literature also has some unique extra features: mini-biographies to tell you about the authors' lives and works, individual story prefaces to alert you to related works of literature or film, and original illustrations to fire your imagination. Best of all, MP3 sound files of all the stories have been made available for FREE on the Internet. Breaking into Japanese Literature provides all the backup you need to break through to a new and undiscovered world-the world of great Japanese fiction. All the hard work has been taken care of so you can enjoy the pleasures of the mind. Why not take advantage?Learn:-50% of all common-use kanji covered-Kanji entry numbers given for follow-up study-Japanese + English translation + custom dictionary on the same page-Every single kanji word explained.Listen:-Free download of sound files from the Net.Look:-7 original atmospheric illustrations.Link-Original stories for Kurosawa's Rashomon and Dreams.All the stories in this book are available on the Internet as MP3 sound files read by professional Japanese actors. For students who want to consolidate their understanding of kanji, the entry numbers for any of the 2,230 characters in The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary have been provided when those characters feature in Breaking into Japanese Literature. This makes cross-referencing a matter of seconds. . . .

Grammar and Vocabulary reference and practice for the revised Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from 2015. Cambridge Grammar and Vocabulary for Advanced provides complete coverage of the grammar and vocabulary needed for the revised exams, and develops listening skills at the same time. It provides students with practice of exam tasks from the Reading and Use of English, Writing and Listening papers and contains helpful grammar explanations and glossary. It also includes useful tips on how to approach exam tasks and learn vocabulary. It is informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus to ensure that the language tackles real learner errors. The accompanying listening material is available online for download.

Ladybird Dictionary will help young learners aged 4-11 to find and understand words in English. This engaging dictionary is informed by the Cambridge Young Learners wordlists, and features an introduction on how to use the dictionary, an A-Z section, and a picture dictionary at the back, which groups words that are useful to learn together. With beautiful illustrations, and simple definitions written by ELT experts, this dictionary helps children improve their English vocabulary. The words in the dictionary are informed by the CEFR and Cambridge English: Young Learner exams wordlists. This dictionary can be used alongside the Ladybird ELT Graded Readers series, or the Ladybird Grammar Workbooks, for children aged 4+ learning English as a second or foreign language.

Fully revised and updated, this latest edition from Collins' bestselling Gem Dictionary range is the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable up-to-the-minute Russian dictionary. Features include: - All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi, carbon footprint, podcast - User-friendly business language supplement - Useful tables of nouns, verbs, pronouns and numerals