Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide 1.3

Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide 1.3

CJKI – Commercial – iOS
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The Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide represents a significant advancement in the study of kanji by providing an organized reference that categorizes characters by shared meanings. This innovative approach allows users to explore the nuanced distinctions and similarities between kanji, fostering a deeper comprehension of their usage.

Language consists of networks of interconnected words, where understanding the meaning of one term often requires consideration of its relationship with others. For instance, while terms like "kill," "murder," and "execute" all pertain to causing death, they each carry unique implications and contexts. Similarly, within the Japanese language, there are numerous kanji characters that convey analogous meanings but exhibit subtle differences. Characters such as 破 (break), 崩 (crumble), 壊 (break down), and 折 (break off) highlight the need for learners to discern these distinctions to grasp the intricate layers of meaning in Japanese.

The Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide facilitates this understanding by allowing users to compare associated meanings and illustrative compounds of synonymous kanji, thereby illuminating the often subtle variances in their implications.

Aligned with the quality of The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary and other works by Jack Halpern, this guide is a meticulously curated resource designed to enhance Japanese language acquisition. It serves as a valuable tool for educators, scholars, writers, and translators who seek an authoritative reference in written Japanese.

  • Key Features:
  • 1,245 synonym groups organized alphabetically by shared concept
  • Covers 5,630 synonym members from Jōyō Kanji, Jinmei Kanji, and non-Jōyō Kanji character sets
  • Nearly 21,000 compounds showcasing kanji as word elements
  • Compound words and readings provided in hiragana
  • Search capability using ON-KUN readings of characters or compounds and core meanings
  • No Internet connection required for use
  • Features history tracking and bookmarks

About CJKI:
The CJK Dictionary Institute, led by Jack Halpern—editor of the renowned New Japanese-English Character Dictionary and The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary—continues to produce standard reference works for students and professionals alike.

Overview

Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide is a Commercial software in the category Education developed by CJKI.

The latest version of Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide is 1.3, released on 12/27/2024. It was initially added to our database on 12/27/2024.

Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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