NTC's New Japanese-English Character Dictionary

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Summary: A great dictionary for students of Japapese
Review: This book is well organized. It not only defines the single kanji but its compound definitions and alternate readings. I have found it to be very comprehensive and have not yet had to go to another dictionary to find the kanji I was looking for. A definite must-have for anyone in a Japanese language program.

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Summary: Easy to use reference for the new and experienced
Review: This book uses the same style as the Japanese use to look up unknown kanji. You do not play the matching games like most other Japanese dictionaries. I recommend this book to any who are learning Japanese or anyone who is looking for a more pratical dictionary to place on their shelves

Rating:
Summary: Easy to use reference for the new and experienced
Review: This book uses the same style as the Japanese use to look up unknown kanji. You do not play the matching games like most other Japanese dictionaries. I recommend this book to any who are learning Japanese or anyone who is looking for a more pratical dictionary to place on their shelves

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Summary: "Pretty Good, with limitations"
Review: This dictionary, for the most part, is good. However, you will most likely come across characters not in the book, some of which are not that uncommon, and which I feel should not have been left out. Only one example is the "sen" in "sencha" and "o-senbe". If you study Japanese literature ( Japanese Majors ), you will definately run across older characters that aren't included. Still, for most purposes, look up is fast. As much as I don't want to though, looks like I'll eventually have to buy a Nelson.