Translation of Japanese word "辞書" to English

辞書

Q: What is the definition of the Japanese word "辞書"?

The Japanese word "辞書" is defined as: "A 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."

じしょ

[jisho]

IPA: /dʑiɕo/

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Meaning

Noun

A 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.

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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.

🇬🇧 English

dictionary

Usage GuideA book that lists the meanings of words and phrases.

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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Synonyms

dictionary / encyclopedia

Frequency rank: #605 in Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Japanese word "辞書" mean?▼

The Japanese word "辞書" means "dictionary" in English.

How do you pronounce the Japanese word "辞書"?▼

The word "辞書" is read as "じしょ" (jisho). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.

Can I see a usage guide or example with "辞書"?▼

Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A book that lists the meanings of words and phrases.".

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