Paragon Software is on the rage. They’ve released yet another dictionary for the iPhone/iPod Touch, using their proven SlovoEd engine.
This time it’s the Oxford Beginner’s Japanese Dictionary, which uses Oxford University Press’ reliable database and offers users an “entire host of learning tools.” There are 10,000 words included in the Japanese-English dictionary and 14,000 words in English-Japanese. In addition, the dictionary offers 5,000 English audio pronunciations.
This extraordinary dictionary has been created specifically for beginners, offering color headwords and translations while using Japanese script throughout. It includes warning symbols to show potential problem areas and offers thousands of example phrases drawn from real-life situations. The dictionary has been specifically designed to give the language enthusiast a comprehensive introduction to Japanese in a completely new way while covering all the vocabulary learners will need in their first years of study. The dictionary gives unique guidance to the grammar and usage of the language.
Oxford Beginner’s Japanese Dictionary is available for $19.99 (11.99 EUR or 8.99 GBP) from the Apple’s AppStore.