Thank you for viewing (* ˊ ˋ*) ● Title: Onomatopoeia and Mimetic Words Dictionary ● Author: Nakami Yamaguchi, Editor ● Published: May 8, 2015, First Edition July 10, 2017, Sixth Edition ● Publisher: Kodansha ● Price: 1650 yen + tax ※ No writing or sticky notes. 【Contents】 This definitive onomatopoeia dictionary compiles approximately 2000 words that are key to Japanese expression. It includes a wealth of example sentences and introduces actual usage. It is also useful for creating haiku and tanka poems, as well as for translation. It also explains the subtle differences in meaning between synonyms such as "fukkura" (plump) and "pukkuri" (chubby). The "Reference" section is full of interesting trivia, such as how "assari" (lightly) came from "asai" (shallow), and how "tokkuri" (sake bottle) came from the sound of pouring sake, "tokutoku," providing historical background and fascinating information related to onomatopoeia and mimetic words, making it enjoyable to read. How is "shikushiku itamu" (to ache with a dull pain) different from "kirikiri itamu" (to ache with a sharp pain)? Did people in the Edo period hear a chicken's voice as "to-ten-ko"? This definitive onomatopoeia dictionary compiles approximately 2000 words that are key to Japanese expression. Edited by the editor, who is known for pioneering historical research on onomatopoeia and mimetic words and is also familiar on television, along with 14 other researchers. It includes a wealth of example sentences and introduces actual usage. It is also useful for creating haiku and tanka poems, as well as for translation. The "Synonyms" section explains the subtle differences in meaning between similar words such as "fukkura" (plump) and "pukkuri" (chubby). The "Reference" section is full of interesting trivia, such as how "assari" (lightly) came from "asai" (shallow), and how "tokkuri" (sake bottle) came from the sound of pouring sake, "tokutoku," providing historical and cultural background. It also includes examples from works by famous manga artists, making it a visually enjoyable edition. It is also ideal for foreign learners of Japanese. This is a paperback version of "Kurashi no Kotoba Gion/Gitaigo Jiten" (2003, published by our company), with a new title. I read it only once after purchasing it and kept it at home, and I am listing it for sale in the hope that it will be useful to someone. Thank you for your consideration. #MimeticWords #Onomatopoeia #Dictionary #Japanese #JapaneseLiterature #LiteratureDepartment