Specially designed for English-speakers learning Japanese, this new edition of the Basic Japanese-English Dictionary is the ideal reference tool for beginners studying the language at school and university, and for adults learning for business or leisure. With over 3,000 Japanese entries, it offers up-to-date coverage of everyday vocabulary, and is compact and easy to use. The dictionary also contains helpful entries for verb endings, and a clear, easy-to-follow guide to grammar. Japanese headwords, compounds, and example sentences are given in both romanized and Japanese script to enable learners to become familiar with written Japanese from the outset. This ISBN replaces 0-19-864328-4.