An English-Japanese Dictionary of the Spoken Language - Gyan Books
An English-Japanese Dictionary of the Spoken Language - Gyan Books
An English-Japanese Dictionary of the Spoken Language - Gyan Books
About The Book: *An English-Japanese Dictionary of the Spoken Language*, co-authored by Ernest Mason Satow and Ishibashi Masakata, is a foundational reference for learners and translators of colloquial Japanese. First published in the late 19th century, it focuses on practical, everyday English vocabulary with accurate Japanese equivalents, emphasizing spoken usage rather than literary forms. The dictionary reflects the linguistic and cultural context of Meiji-era Japan and served both Westerners learning Japanese and Japanese studying English. Its systematic approach, including idioms and example phrases, made it a pioneering tool for cross-cultural communication during Japan’s rapid modernization and Western engagement.
Author: Ernest Mason Satow and Ishibashi Masakata
Pages: 1032
Edition: 1876
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