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The Dictionary of Japanese Slang: Revised Edition

The Dictionary of Japanese Slang: Revised Edition

Hardcover

JapaneseDictionaries & EncyclopediasLinguistics

ISBN10: 4490109172
ISBN13: 9784490109177
Publisher: Tokyodo Publishing
Published: May 25 2025
Pages: 704
Weight: 1.76
Height: 1.51 Width: 5.91 Depth: 8.31
Language: Japanese

A comprehensive dictionary of Japanese slang from the Meiji through Heisei eras, covering approximately 6,300 vulgarisms, secret terms, popular expressions, discriminatory terms, occupational jargon, youth slang, and other forms of colloquial language. Drawing on more than 1,000 diverse historical sources, it includes over 12,000 examples of usage and provides a systematic and comprehensive account of the origins, meanings, and usage of Japanese slang.

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