Employs a multiple-reference compound system in which every kanji compound is listed under each of its component characters. Includes 47,000-plus of the most common and important terms and expressions currently used as well as newly coined terms, particularly those in new technical fields. Also contains a comprehensive on/kun (Chinese/Japanese) readings index, radical "overview lists", and appendices that cover topics such as counters, historical periods, and common Japanese surnames. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.