Japanese Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Japanese word
辞典
Pronunciation
Romajijiten
Meaning
- noundictionary
Example
わからない言葉を辞典で調べます。wa ka ra na i koto ba o ji ten de shira be ma su
I look up words I do not know in a dictionary.
More examples
この辞典には、ことばの意味と例文が載っています。ko no ji ten ni wa ko to ba no i mi to rei bun ga no tte i ma su
This dictionary contains word meanings and example sentences.
Core concept
A dictionary serves as an organized source for checking the meanings and uses of words.
Common phrases
辞典で調べるji ten de shira be ru
look up in a dictionary
辞典を引くji ten o hi ku
consult a dictionary
Similar words
辞書jisho: A common term for a book or digital tool that provides information about words.
Definition in Japanese
言葉の意味、読み方、用法などを説明した本。koto ba no i mi yo mi kata yō hō na do o setsu mei shi ta hon
Word origin
辞典 (jiten) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 辞 (ji, "word or expression") and 典 (ten, "reference work or classic").
Usage tips
- In everyday English, dictionary can mean both a printed book and a digital tool that provides information about words.