Japanese Studies

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Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias

JapanKnowledge (Available only to UA Students, Faculty, & Staff)
All-in-one database for Japanese encyclopedias, dictionaries, and many more. This database is mostly in Japanese but you can refer to this guide for using "Encyclopedia of Japan" (in English).

Kodansha Bilingual Encyclopedia of Japan - DS805 .K6323 1998 Japanese Reference
A compact bilingual encyclopedia on Japan

Internet Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
Contains introductory articles on social science studies on East Asia. Follow the link to "Area Studies" then "East Asia"

Language/Grammar Dictionary

Kodansha's furigana Japanese-English dictionary   - PL679 .K67 1996 Japanese Reference

Kodansha's furigana English-Japanese dictionary   - PL679 .K67 1995 Japanese Reference

The New Nelson Japanese-English character dictionary   - PL679 .H33 1997 Japanese Reference

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar = Nihongo Kihon Bunpo Jiten - PL679 .M3 1989 Japanese Reference

A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar = Nihongo Bunpo Jiten (Chu-kyu-hen) - PL533 .M259 1995 Japanese Reference

Kojien - PL675 .S49 Japanese Reference
The most authoritative Japanese dictionary.

Dai Kangorin - PL677.5 .K356 1992 Japanese Reference
One of the most comprehensive Kanji dictionaries.

Other Dictionaries

Jinbutsu Refarensu (Reference) Jiten - CT1832 .J56 Japanese Reference
Biography index to prominent Japanese figures.

Jinmeii Yomikata Jiten - CS3000 .J55 Japanese Reference
For looking up correct reading of personal names.

Zen Nihon Chimei Jiten - DS805 .Z43 1995 Japanese Reference
A dictionary of geographical names of Japan