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Adobe Reader
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"Asian font packs for Adobe Acrobat Reader" |
last update: March 25, 2006
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| "If the author of an Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) file embeds CJK and Central European (CE) fonts in a PDF document, then any language version of Adobe Reader® software will be able to display the CJK and CE text on any system without additional software. If the author of the PDF document uses CJK or CE fonts but does not embed them in the document, then the correct fonts will need to be installed in order to view the Adobe PDF file on non-native systems." |
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Dokusha
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"Dokusha (Japanese for reader) is an integrated Japanese text reader, Japanese-English dictionary, Kanji dictionary and study system for Palm Connected Organizers. It is aimed at English speakers learning the Japanese language. It is an ideal self-study tool which lets you do much of your language learning directly on the Palm device. Best of all, it is FREE software - enjoy!"
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last update: June 03, 2006
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DreamKana
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"DreamKana is a freeware hiragana and katakana flash card application for students of Japanese. It is easy to use and flexible to the way you want to learn. It includes voiced constanants in both kana sets, and does not require any special fonts or language packs."
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last update: March 26, 2006
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Freelang
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"Free dictionary program to download - Freeware, Windows 9x/Me/NT/2K/XP" |
last update: April 05, 2006
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"Word list...
- Japanese > English : 58 259 words
- English > Japanese : 54 180 words"
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KanjiBrowze
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"KanjiBrowze is a convenient graphical interface to electronic dictionary files in Jim Breen's EDICT and kanjidic format. The following three main tool dialogs are used:
- The Dictionary dialog is used to list all words that match the given criteria.
- The KanjiSelect dialog is used to list all kanji that match the given criteria.
- The KanjiInfo dialog displays detailed information of a given kanji.
KanjiBrowze standard is freeware
The Standard Features
- Integration of multiple word and character dictionaries
- Multiple match criteria, as for example, indexes from "Kanji&Kana"
- Japanese fonts on western Windows (TTF fonts supported)
- AutoPaste function for automatic lookup of words from any software
- Prints results as lists or flashcards"
Generate Japanese Wordlists from the Web
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last update: April 01, 2006
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Kanji Gold
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"This is a free software program" |
last update: March 25, 2006
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"Kanji Gold is a free flexible MS Windows(TM) flash card program for learning Japanese Kanji. Features:
- Automatic and customizable review system.
- Custom color selection.
- Kanji choices available in On , Kun and English.
- All Level 1 and Level 2 Japanese Kanji (about 6000).
- Compounds sorted into Grade levels (0 -9) kanji. (over 44,000 compounds).
- Custom Dictionaries for compounds (can be made with JWPCE).
- Custom Dictionaries can be used for vocabulary study.
- Custom kanji lists and dictionaries (can be made with JWPCE).
- Includes Kanji lists for many popular kanji texts (with page numbers).
- Kanji POPUP feature that automatically flips through kanji and/or compounds while you are using other programs.
- Unique kanji study list method to help in memorization of Kanji. "
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KanjiGym
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"KanjiGym Light ist gratis." |
last update: March 28, 2006
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"KanjiGym Light ist ein Programm zum Abfragen und Einüben der 2042 japanischen Schriftzeichen aus den Lernbüchern, die auf der Lernmethode von Professor James W. Heisig basieren. Auf Deutsch erschienen ist Die Kanji lernen und behalten von James W. Heisig und Robert Rauther.
- Die Software ist für alle diejenigen gedacht, die mit einem solchen Buch die Schriftzeichen meistern wollen und dabei eine Software-Unterstützung beim Lernen wünschen.
- Das Programm verfügt über vielfältige hilfreiche Lernfunktionen, wie Strichfolgendiagramme, einen Bewertungsmodus sowie erfolgsabhängige Wiederholung. Auch Notizen können festgehalten und gespeichert werden.
- Die Bereitstellung von KanjiGym Light erfolgt als kostenloser Leserservice. Lediglich um eine kurze Registrierung bitten wir Sie.
Auf welchen Rechnern läuft KanjiGym Light?
- KanjiGym Light liegt in zwei Varianten vor: einer Java-Version, die auf PC und MAC lauffähig ist, sowie einer Palm-Version, die auf Handheld-Geräten läuft, die mit PalmOS betrieben werden. Beide Versionen sind der jeweiligen Benutzeroberfläche angepaßt und haben ansonsten dieselbe Funktionalität.
- Für die Java-Version ist eine installierte Java-Runtime-Umgebung erforderlich; diese kann bei Bedarf kostenlos unter http://www.java.com herunter geladen werden. Mindestens benötigt wird Java 1.4.2."
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"KanjiGym Light is designed to aid you in reviewing the 2,042 Japanese characters introduced in Heisig's Remembering the Kanji, originally published in English but now available in French, German, and Spanish editions. KanjiGym Light can handle them all!
- The software, which is available for computer and palmtop versions, allows you to practice in random order what you have learned in the books.
- A number of useful functions are included, such as stroke order animations, an assessment mode, and reviewing based on the past results. You can also make notes for any particular kanji that can be called up later.
- KanjiGymLight is being offered free of charge. We ask only that you take the moment to register with us, so we can notify you of future updates and additional features. Please use the registration form to complete the registration process.
What computer platforms does KanjiGym Light run on?
- There are two versions of KanjiGym Light: a Java version runnable on PC and MAC as well as a version for Palm OS runnable on handheld devices operating Palm OS. Both versions are tailored to their respective environments and feature the same functionality.
- The Java version requires the Java Runtime Environment to be installed, you can download it at: http://www.java.com. Minimum requirement is Java 1.4.2. "
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Kanji Trainer Penpen
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"Goal: Make studying Japanese and Chinese fun!" |
last update: March 29, 2006
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"In an effort to make studying Japanese kanji and the Chinese hanzi characters fun, we developed a Tetris like (ie. things move and you can't stop them) matching game. Basically, you have to match:
- "kanji character"+"phonetic reading"+"English meaning"
to score points. And keep your penguin happy!!?! ^_^ Yes!!
Current word lists follow the Basic Kanji Book series:
- Basic Kanji Book vol. 1-2
- Chieko Kano, Yuri Shimizu, Hiroko Takenaka, Eriko Ishii
- Bonjinsha Co., Ltd. "
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NAFAI.ORG:
Windows software
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Japanese software |
last update: April 27, 2006
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"WABook v3.0 [2,516 kB]
English/Japanese dictionary that utilises the free EDict by Jim Breen. With WABook you can search not only for text appearing in the beginning of a word but anywhere in the word, in the end of the word etc. In case of rare words not in the dictionary, there is a special Kanji lookup function that gives you information about individual kanji.
The above download contains the general dictionary EDict and the kanji dictionary KanjiDict. There are 5 other dictionaries that can be installed, which you can download here. Just copy the files to the dict directory where you installed WABook, start WABook and choose Settings and enable the new dictionaries."
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OCha No Kanji
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"completely free, simple software designed to map your knowledge of kanji" |
last update: March 28, 2006
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"This software runs under MS Excel 2000 and above.
- There are currently three levels : 4 kyuu (80 kanji), 3 kyuu (245 kanji) and 2 kyuu (985 kanji) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
- This software tests your knowledge of the pronunciations of kanji, and really helps you remember the meanings and the pronunciations of the words of the JLPT.
- Focusing first on kanji is known to be the best way to learn Japanese !
It makes the best use of visual memory in studying Japanese vocabulary."
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PalmEdict dictionary
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The PalmEdict dictionary (3.3Mb) is a full Palm version of the latest version of the well known EDICT Japanese - English dictionary compiled by Prof. J.W. Breen. It is formated for use with KDIC, the shareware dictionary software for the Palm Pilot.
PalmEdict is freeware. To display the Japanese characters, products like CJKOS and similar can be used.
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last update: June 03, 2006
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WaKan
和漢
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"和漢 is a versatile tool for students of Japanese or Chinese. It features a character dictionary, a word dictionary, a text editor, a vocabulary management utility, many printing options (character flashcards, vocabulary lists, text including furigana), and a text translation tool. 和漢 will allow you to read real Japanese or Chinese text with minimum knowledge of characters and vocabulary."
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last update: March 26, 2006
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