Translation and Meaning of: 辞書 - jisho
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 辞書 (jisho) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: jisho
Kana: じしょ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: dictionary; lexicon
Meaning in English: dictionary;lexicon
Definition: A book that describes the meanings and explanations of words and terms.
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Explanation and Etymology - (辞書) jisho
The word 「辞書」 (jisho) means "dictionary" in Japanese and is used to describe a book or digital resource that contains explanations of words, expressions, or terms in one or more languages. It is formed by the Kanji 「辞」 (ji), which means "word," "expression," or "to give up," and 「書」 (sho), which means "writing" or "book." Together, the Kanji reflect the purpose of the dictionary as a compilation of written words and their meanings.
Etymologically, the Kanji 「辞」 is associated with language and discourse, while 「書」 denotes record or documentation. The combination of both suggests an organized repository of words and meanings, an essential tool for learning and communication. The use of dictionaries in Japan has a long history, dating back to ancient times when glossaries were created to record difficult terms or words of Chinese origin.
There are different types of 「辞書」, depending on their purpose and target audience:
- 国語辞書 (kokugo jisho): Japanese dictionary, used to explain the meaning, reading, and use of native words.
- 漢和辞典 (kanwa jiten): Kanji dictionary that provides detailed information about the characters, such as pronunciation, meaning, and strokes.
- 英和辞典 (eiwa jiten): Bilingual dictionary from English to Japanese.
- 和英辞典 (waei jiten): Bilingual dictionary of Japanese to English.
- 電子辞書 (denshi jisho): Electronic dictionaries, very popular in Japan due to their convenience and portability.
In the digital age, the term 「辞書」 also refers to apps or online platforms that provide linguistic information, such as translations, definitions, and usage examples. Despite technological advancements, the use of physical dictionaries, especially in schools, is still valued as part of traditional learning in Japan. The word 「辞書」 thus symbolizes not only a learning tool but also the importance of language in the transmission of knowledge.
Synonyms and similar words
- 辞典 (jiten) - Dictionary
- 字引 (jihiki) - Dictionary (more focused on characters, often used by students)
- 用語集 (yougoshuu) - Collection of terms (compilation of specialized terms in a specific area)
- 語彙集 (goishuu) - Collection of vocabulary (focused on words and expressions of a language)
- 語句集 (gokushuu) - Collection of phrases (compilation of useful phrases or expressions)
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: じしょ jisho
How to Write in Japanese - (辞書) jisho
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (辞書) jisho:
Example Sentences - (辞書) jisho
Below are some example sentences:
Wa Ei jisho wa totemo benri desu
A Japanese-English dictionary is very useful.
The Japanese-English dictionary is very convenient.
- 和英辞書 - Japanese-English Dictionary
- は - Topic particle
- とても - Much
- 便利 - Convenient, useful
- です - Verb "to be" in the present tense
Watashi wa benkyou ni kakasenai jisho wo motteimasu
I have a dictionary that is indispensable for my studies.
I have a dictionary that is indispensable to study.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 勉強 (benkyou) - noun meaning "study"
- に (ni) - particle indicating the purpose or objective of the action, in this case, "for"
- 欠かせない (kakasenai) - adjective meaning "indispensable"
- 辞書 (jisho) - noun meaning "dictionary"
- を (wo) - particle indicating the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "dictionary"
- 持っています (motteimasu) - verb meaning "to have"
Jisho wo tsukatte atarashii kotoba wo manabimashou
Let's learn new words using a dictionary.
Learn new words using a dictionary.
- 辞書 - dictionary
- を - direct object particle
- 使って - using
- 新しい - new
- 言葉 - word
- を - direct object particle
- 学びましょう - let's learn
Miman no nenrei wa inshukinshi desu
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited for minors.
Drinking is prohibited for the age of under.
- 未満の年齢 - age below
- は - topic particle
- 飲酒禁止 - prohibited from drinking alcohol
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Watashi no kyōguu wa yokunai desu
My situation is not good.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 境遇 - Noun meaning "situation" or "condition" in Japanese.
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 良くない - adjective meaning "bad" or "not good" in Japanese
- です - linking verb that indicates formality and courtesy in the Japanese language
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