Translation of Japanese word "辞書" to English
辞書
じしょ
[jisho]
IPA: /dʑiɕo/
Meaning
NounA reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information.
How to use
辞書 (jisho) — 'dictionary'. 辞書を引く — look up in a dictionary. 電子辞書 (denshi jisho) — electronic dictionary. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
dictionary
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 辞書
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じしょ
Romaji Transcription: jisho
Example Sentences
辞書を買いに行きます。
じしょを かいに いきます。
I'm going to buy a dictionary.
この辞書はとても役に立ちます。
この じしょは とても やくに たちます。
This dictionary is very useful.
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Common phrases
- 辞書を買いに行きます。— I'm going to buy a dictionary.
Frequency rank: #605 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "辞書" mean?▼
The Japanese word "辞書" means "dictionary" in English.
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