Japanese Essential Dictionary

The home of trusted Japanese dictionaries for everyday language learning.
A handy and affordable Japanese to English and English to Japanese reference for every day, including short grammars of Japanese and English. Offers travellers and learners at home, school or in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Japanese and English in a portable format.


27,000 translations.


Designed for all those studying Japanese who need maximum information in a handy travel format.


Offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of Japanese and English, with additional notes warning the user of those words which are easily confused.


Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation you want.


All Japanese words, phrases and translations are shown with their romanized transcription – ideal for beginners.