please help me decide which kanji dictionary i should buy

basaraneko

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pls tell me which dictionary is better for learning japanese and playing japanese games
The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary or Kodansha's Compact Kanji Guide: A New Character Dictionary for Students and Professionals (A Kodansha Dictionary):D
 
do you mean for buying dictionary or you simply asking for translation dictionary site?

please be more specified!
 
If you're looking for a grammar guide dictionary you may want to try 外国人のための基本語用例辞典 (Gaikokujin no Tame no Kihongo Yourei Jiten; lit. Dictionary of Examples of Basic Vocabulary Usage for Foreigners) although despite its title its explanations are written in Japanese (I don't think it has an English version) and might not be suitable if you have just started learning. It's probably also as thick as the Bible with small fonts, but is very comprehensive.

I'm not sure about a word dictionary though; I don't use a physical one myself. I use software like zKanji and JED on my phone, and sites like jisho.org for online help. The WWWJDIC is a nice database.
 
I use an interactive dictionary called Ignis. It is very thorough and provides quick answers, though it is not available at all hours.
 
so you wanted to buy... if you want to pick which from those 2 link Then Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary is a decent one for starter!

and [MENTION=2736]WsE[/MENTION] yes ignis is convinient :XD:
 
Oh yea, Ignis is very good for translating. It is only available for half a day only though.
 

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