Vintage 1983 Kadokawa New Japanese Dictionary (Shin Kokugo Jiten)

Item description from the seller
For sale is a well-preserved 1983 printing of the classic Kadokawa New Japanese Dictionary and its original box cover. This is the definitive small-to-medium sized reference used by Japanese students and scholars throughout the 1980s.
Item Specifics
Title: 角川新国語辞典 (Kadokawa Shin Kokugo Jiten)
Editors: Toshio Yamada & Yasuo Yoshikawa
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Publication Year: 1983 (Showa 58) - 36th Printing of 1981 1st Edition
Language: Japanese (Monolingual)
Comprehensive Vocabulary: Contains approximately 75,000 entries focusing on modern Japanese usage.
Official Kanji Lists: Fully incorporates the 1981 Jōyō Kanji (daily use) and Jinmei Kanji (name use) standards.
Expert Editorial Team: Edited by renowned linguists Toshio Yamada and Yasuo Yoshikawa.
Appendices: Includes detailed sections on grammar, historical timelines, and usage symbols.
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Condition Note:
This copy is the red-textured "hardcover" version. It's more like a softbound paper cover but not a paperback, the quality is MUCH better than regular paperback covers. The binding is tight, and the internal pages are clean and free of highlighting or margin notes. The spine and gold-leaf lettering remain clear and bright. (Please see photos of the colophon/back page for date verification).

NOTE: This is a preowned item. It is in very good vintage condition with signs of age and use consistent with its history. Please examine all photos carefully to see the exact condition and intricate details.