Traducción y Significado de: 字引 - jibiki

Explicación y Etimología - (字引) jibiki

The Japanese word "字引" consists of two kanjis: "字" which means "character" and "引" which means "reference". Therefore, "字引" can be translated as "character dictionary" or "character reference". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the use of Kanji writing became popular in Japan. At that time, scholars needed a tool to consult and understand the different meanings and pronunciations of the Chinese characters, which were used as the basis for Japanese writing. Thus, the "字引" was created as a reference book to help in the understanding and proper use of the Kanjis. Over the centuries, "字引" has evolved and diversified into different types, such as "大漢和辞典" (Dai Kanwa Jiten), a Kanji dictionary and Japanese words based on Chinese characters, and "広辞苑" (Koujien) , a general dictionary of the Japanese language that includes definitions, examples and etymological origins of words. Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, the "字引" can also be found in digital format, such as applications and websites that allow the quick and easy search for characters and words in Japanese.