This is the most complete and up-to-date pocket dictionary available. It includes the following key features : Designed specifically for foreigners who are studying and using Japanese on a daily basis, Contains over 18,000 words and expressions, Fully updated with recent vocabulary and slang, Clear, user-friendly layout with headwords in bold, Romanized and Japanese script forms for every word, The right choice for students, travelers and residents.

Samuel E. Martin is one of the leading authorities on Japanese and Korean language and the author of numerous books including A Reference Grammar of Japanese, A Reference Grammar of Korean, Essential Japanese, Basic Japanese Conversation Dictionary, and Easy Japanese. Fred Perry has a BA (History) from Yale University as well as an MBA from St. Sophia University, Tokyo (1984). He arrived in Japan in 1956, and continues to live there today. He has worked as a market researcher and consultant. Traveling throughout Japan as part of his job has provided the opportunity to learn about local dialects spoken in different parts of the country.