Katakana Dictionary
A page of the Katakana Dictionary
$3.50 (plus S&H)
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Katakana Dictionary
Compiled by Maeda Kazumi.
Includes many current Japanese media buzzwords...
as well as the latest jargon for the Internet age,
IT, computers and mobile phones...
This convenient, portable Katakana Dictionary, compiled by Maeda Kazumi, is one of a series of useful compact dictionaries for the Japanese student.
This new edition, published in JUNE 2007, brings you right up to date on the latest Katakana coinages that reflect developments in new technology etc.
The dictionary measures a little under 6" x 5" so it will slip easily into a bag or pocket and is packed with the following features:
- Katakana headwords clearly set off in cool blue.
- Word derivations are given in square brackets in their original language.
- Phrases coined in Japan are clearly marked with the kanji for "wa" - all those weird "Japlish" combinations get nailed!
- The latest neologisms are included.
- 6,500 words are dealt with - that's a whopping 1,500 more words covered than the previous Katakana dictionary featured here.
Born in 1949, Maeda Kazumi graduated from Waseda University and has pursued a distinguished and varied career in the fields of Japanese-Mexican relations, marketing research, and also participated in various architectural and ship-building projects.
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