Collins Shubun English–Japanese Dictionary - Hardcover

Harper Collins Publishers; Goris, Richard C

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0004334051 ISBN 13: 9780004334059

Publisher: Collins, 1993

Synopsis

With over 27,000 English references and 38,000 Japanese translations, this dictionary provides excellent coverage of today's language and usage. Clear layout offers the user maximum accessibility in a compact, handy format.

Retaining all the highly-acclaimed attributes of the Collins range – unparalleled accuracy, immediate accessibility and unrivalled user-friendliness – the Collins Pocket English Japanese Dictionary offers extensive up-to-date coverage of contemporary English with thousands of current constructions and phrases. It also features clear signposting of meanings and context to guide the user to the appropriate Japanese translation, special treatment of key English vocabulary items, full Japanese pronunciation given in romanized form, a unique guide to face-to-face communication, and useful grammar and pronunciation supplements. Its clear layout makes for maximum ease of reference.

About this title

Synopsis:

A special feature of this title, which contains over 27,000 reference and 38,000 translations, is a practical thematic supplement. Covering topics such as introducing oneself, Japanese in the workplace, the telephone and transport systems, it shows equivalent expressions in English and Japanese. This book offers romanized Japanese and a pronunciation guide simplifying the pronunciation of Japanese. It includes an English wordlist provided by the Collins Cobuild corpus project.

From the Back Cover:

'Collins-Shubun English-Japanese Dictionary' offers contemporary coverage in a user-friendly format, making this an ideal dictionary for anyone who needs Japanese for business, study or holiday purposes.

· Over 27,000 references and 38,000 translations
· Emphasis on current usage
· Special supplement of useful expressions
· Selection of language items based on the latest computational research

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0004334051
• ISBN 13: 9780004334059
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 635