I've been attempting to switch to J-J sentences for a while now, but many of the definitions either create definition loops or just use many obscure words. So, I decided to look for an easier dictionary, at least for the moment. NHK WEB EASY uses a dictionary called "例解小学国語辞典" by 三省堂, but I can't seem to find the electronic version, neither on Amazon nor through less scrupulous means.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to obtain that dictionary's EPWING file?

Not sure if your email is set up on here but I mailed you a link to a different dictionary which I consider to be the closest to what you're looking for.

Roketzu Wrote:Not sure if your email is set up on here but I mailed you a link to a different dictionary which I consider to be the closest to what you're looking for.

So I don't know what dictionary we're talking about here, but could I get that link as well?

Me too, if you don't mind. It never hurts to have more options.

Yeah, me too.

Me three! Please.

I love that dictionary, and I actually asked for it earlier, and you sent it. Thanks for that! But it seems like, at least for some words, the actual definitions are missing, for example the one for 破裂. It only gives example sentences, which is kind of strange. So, I decided it would be good to have at least another good "easy" dictionary for backup in case the 角川 one fails for one reason or another.

Have you tried the Sanseido dictionary that is "built in" to Rikaisama?

It is a J-J dictionary and it really is very simple and straightforward in its definitions. In fact if it has a fault it is that at times it is too simple and straightforward. It is the one we recommend on our easy approach to J-J page.

The advantages are:

It is very simple which can make it good for early J-J

It is already functional in Rikaisama. You don't need to get involved in the Epwing business, just select it in the prefs.

Disadvantages:

Sometimes too simple

Online, therefore sometimes a little slower than a local dictionary, and very occasionally the site is down for short periods so the Sanseido function doesn't respond.

stephenmac7 Wrote:I love that dictionary, and I actually asked for it earlier, and you sent it. Thanks for that! But it seems like, at least for some words, the actual definitions are missing, for example the one for 破裂. It only gives example sentences, which is kind of strange. So, I decided it would be good to have at least another good "easy" dictionary for backup in case the 角川 one fails for one reason or another.

Doh! I should have recognized the username, sorry >.< Yeah, the dictionary does sometimes only contain either example sentences or a definition, rather than both. Still, I've used it for thousands of words personally and the majority of them do contain both. I did have a look for the dictionary you mentioned in the OP but haven't found it available anywhere unfortunately.

stephenmac7 Wrote:I've been attempting to switch to J-J sentences for a while now, but many of the definitions either create definition loops or just use many obscure words. So, I decided to look for an easier dictionary, at least for the moment. NHK WEB EASY uses a dictionary called "例解小学国語辞典" by 三省堂, but I can't seem to find the electronic version, neither on Amazon nor through less scrupulous means.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to obtain that dictionary's EPWING file?

I bought a children's J-J 三省堂 dictionary from Kinokuniya before. I also think the iTunes store had digital ones.