{"title":"Masatoshi Yoshida","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasatoshi Yoshida specialises in educational reference works that support Japanese language learners at all levels. His dictionaries, including those richly annotated with \u003cem\u003efurigana\u003c\/em\u003e, provide clear, accessible guidance for mastering kanji and vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students and enthusiasts alike, Yoshida’s publications blend practicality with thoroughness, making complex linguistic details approachable without sacrificing depth. His works are essential tools for deepening understanding and fluency in Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kodanshas-furigana-japanese-dictionary-by-masatoshi-yoshida-9781568364575","title":"Kodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive, communicative, and practical guide to using Japanese, \u003cem\u003eKodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in the Japanese language. It has been edited with the needs of English-speaking users in mind, whether students, teachers, business people, or casual linguists, and special care has been taken at each stage of its compilation including the selection of entry words and their equivalents, the wording of the detailed explanations of Japanese words, the choice of example sentences, and even its functional page design to maximize its usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is furigana and why is it so important?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurigana refers to the small kana that are printed above or alongside kanji to show their pronunciation. 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 curricula 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 using such curricula will inevitably feel more comfortable with a dictionary such as \u003cem\u003eKodansha's Furigana Japanese Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e, one that shows the pronunciation of kanji with a familiar and authentic kana script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining \u003cem\u003eKodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e (1995) and \u003cem\u003eKodansha's Furigana English-Japanese Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e (1996) in one portable, affordable, and user-friendly volume, this dictionary has the following unique features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA basic vocabulary of 30,000 entries covers the most frequently used English and Japanese words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpecial treatment has been given to hundreds of words, names, and phrases of special relevance to English-speaking students of Japanese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSemantic and usage differences between Japanese words and expressions are explained in clear English.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThousands of example sentences and phrases illustrate how Japanese words are used in context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpecial information is provided on verb conjugations, formality, and other aspects of Japanese grammar and usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46336037978348,"sku":"9781568364575","price":104.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10866413482746.jpg?v=1743666430"},{"product_id":"kodanshas-furigana-japanese-english-dictionary-the-essential-dictionary-for-all-students-of-japanese-by-masatoshi-yoshida-9781568364223","title":"Kodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary: The Essential Dictionary for All Students of Japanese","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowsing through the pages of \u003cem\u003eKodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e, you will notice something different—none of the Japanese entry words appearing in this book have been romanised. Some people may be surprised by this feature, especially as the book is seen as suitable for even absolute beginners. Others (particularly the Japanese-language instructors who pointed out the need for such a publication) will be delighted to find that a full-fledged furigana Japanese-English dictionary is finally available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is furigana and why is it so important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurigana 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 publications either provide little or no guide to kanji readings or romanise some or all the Japanese words and sentences. Previously, romanised Japanese dictionaries were of some value to students using textbooks that contained no Japanese script. Recently, 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 like \u003cem\u003eKodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e, one that shows the pronunciation of kanji with familiar and authentic kana script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut it does not end there. The comprehensive 16,000-word basic vocabulary comprises a generous and balanced selection of native Japanese words, kanji compounds, and foreign loanwords. Precise and informative definitions, written specifically for English speakers, offer expert guidance on points of grammar, meaning, style, orthography, pronunciation, and punctuation. Concise and insightful explanations clarify even the most troublesome cultural terms. In addition, there are 50,000 sample sentences that provide a context-based understanding of how words are linked together to form authentic and natural Japanese sentences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures that help expand word power and increase vocabulary skills have also been included in \u003cem\u003eKodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e. Common collocations, derivatives, and compounds show how word parts fit and work together. Comprehensive cross-referencing makes the learner aware of common synonyms and antonyms, clarifying both meaning and usage. Finally, three appendices explain in detail such complicated areas as conjugating verbs and adjectives, counting, and articulating foreign place names in Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this and more in a portable format and at an affordable price. \u003cem\u003eKodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e is the essential dictionary for all students of Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596738150636,"sku":"9781568364223","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f0fef2386d957c729794cb55a4cf837d.jpg?v=1777946935"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/masatoshi-yoshida.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}