Romanized English-Japanese Japanese-English Learner's Pocket Dictionary

English-Japanese:

- All entries have been selected to meet daily needs, paying attention to frequency.
- The Japanese translation of the English headword is marked with the pitch accent.
- All verbs are classified according to their conjugation patterns.
- Particles which occur with a particular verb are listed.
- The majority of illustrative examples are given as complete Japanese sentences.
- The collocations of Japanese verbs and nouns are clearly recorded.
- Differences in nuances between Japanese and English words are explained.
- Relevant aspects of the Japanese cultural background are also referred to.

Japanese-English:

- Headwords in romanization with accents marked.
- Extensive vocabulary likely to meet most everyday needs.
- Examples in romanization, followed by Japanese script and English translation.
- Simple, clear explanations for easily misused basic vocabulary building.
- Frequent cross-references to synonyms and related words for vocabulary building.
- Numerals and counters, as well as government departments, listed at the back.
- Comprehensive explanation of Japanese pronunciation.
- Easy-to-understand explanation of basic Japanese grammar.
- Essential English-Japanese vocabulary list at back for easy lookup from English.