Tuttle Compact Vietnamese Dictionary: Vietnamese-English English-Vietnamese - Softcover

Giuong, Phan Van

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0804838712 ISBN 13: 9780804838719

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

The layout is of this dictionary is specifically designed to make the it user-friendly and relevant: information on the parts of speech, common collocations and sample sentences showing the use of the word in context are given. Headwords are prominently displayed in a second colour-this helps the learner to locate the words quickly. Names of countries and important international organizations are also included. Origins of loanwords are also given. English pronunciations are given in the English-Vietnamese section. Also included in the dictionary is a pronunciation guide to Vietnamese and notes on how to use this dictionary for effective learning.

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Review

"Easily understood usage and pronunciation guides open the book and include valuable references to regional and urban tonal distinctions." Library Journal"

Book Description

This is a compact and user–friendly Japanese to English dictionary.

The Tuttle Compact Japanese Dictionary is an updated and expanded version of Martin's Concise Japanese Dictionary, the favorite dictionary of students of the Japanese language for more than 30 years. A valuable reference for foreigners learning Japanese is the inclusion of declensions for common verbs at the back. The layout of the dictionary is extremely easy to use. Headwords are highlighted in color and all entries are given in Japanese script as well as their romanized equivalents. This format gives the learner a head start in mastering the important written characters of Japanese. This dictionary includes idiomatic expressions along with numerous sample sentences showing how Japanese words and expressions are correctly used in everyday contexts. A comprehensive pronunciation guide and detailed notes on Japanese grammar are also included making this dictionary a great way to learn Japanese.

• Comprehensive and up–to–date with over 20,000 entries.
• English–Japanese and Japanese–English sections.
• Clear, user–friendly layout with idioms, expressions and sample sentences.
• The ideal dictionary for students, teachers and business people.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0804838712
• ISBN 13: 9780804838719
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 960