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dictionary
A reference book or digital resource listing words and their meanings, often with translations or detailed explanations.
辞書 is a compound: 辞 (words) + 書 (book).
TYPES OF 辞書:
- 国語辞書/辞典 (Japanese dictionary)
- 英和辞書 (English-Japanese)
- 和英辞書 (Japanese-English)
- 漢字辞典 (kanji dictionary)
- 電子辞書 (electronic dictionary)
Common collocations
Usage
辞書 and 辞典 are often interchangeable, though 辞典 can feel slightly more formal or comprehensive (like an encyclopedia).
Related Words
Synonym:
辞典 (dictionary (reference))
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教科書 (textbook)
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百科事典 (encyclopedia)
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事典 (encyclopedia)
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用語集 (glossary)
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和英辞典 (Japanese-English dictionary)
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見出し語 (headword)
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文法書 (grammar book)