ルミナス 英和・和英辞典 15.3

This application combines the esteemed dictionaries of Kenkyusha and Longman into a single platform, representing a premier tool for English-Japanese and Japanese-English reference. It offers comprehensive explanations of word meanings, pronunciation audio files, extensive example sentences, and displays frequently used TOEIC® phrases, complemented by features such as flashcards, iCloud-synced bookmarks, and social media sharing options to enhance language learning.

Compared to other products, this app boasts over 10% more vocabulary entries and more than double the number of audio files, with app-wirelessly integrated content exceeding threefold.

Developed through a collaboration between Kenkyusha, founded in 1905, and Pearson's Longman series, established in 1724 in Britain, this dictionary application has been expanded to serve both students preparing for exams and professionals alike. It includes approximately 100,000 entries each for English-Japanese and Japanese-English sections, alongside the exclusive integration of Longman American and British pronunciation audio files. It is highly recommended for all English learners, from university entrance exam takers to TOEIC® test-takers.

Content features include:

• Overall: Over 100,000 entries each for English-Japanese and Japanese-English sections; more than 50,000 example phrases. In addition to rich vocabulary, the app provides detailed explanations of grammar and usage, making it an essential learning resource suitable for all English language learners at various levels.
• English-Japanese: Covers everyday expressions, current terminology, scientific vocabulary, idioms, and phrasal verbs extensively. Beyond vocabulary, it offers detailed grammar and idiomatic explanations, along with practical writing aids such as collocations and paraphrases. Unique features include display of the 2,000 most common TOEIC® words.
• Japanese-English: Incorporates a wide range of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions from topics like fraud schemes ("furikome sagi"), "NEET," or dementia to historical figures ("Yoshitsune Minamoto"), flowers ("ajisai"), and traditional customs ("ushi no toki mairi"). Explanations are provided in concise English for culturally specific terms, with added insights into conceptual translation strategies ("thought prompts") and common learner mistakes ("usage," "comparison between Japanese and English").
• Audio: Contains approximately 90,000 pronunciation files of British and American English from the Longman series by Pearson, ensuring reliable native speaker pronunciation.

Application features include:

• Access to approx. 90,000 audio files from the Longman series
• Convenient link menus activated upon tapping words
• Incremental (real-time) search capabilities
• Spelling suggestion functions
• Wildcard search options
• Image zoom in/out functionalities for album illustrations
• Bookmarking with memo capabilities
• Export of definitions and bookmarks via email or social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter
• Automatic history tracking
• Inclusion of appendix materials from printed editions
• AI-enhanced anagram generation tools
• iCloud-integrated bookmark synchronization
• Learning-oriented flashcard functions
• "Daily Word" feature including vocabulary lists tailored for TOEIC®, TOEFL®, and Eiken® exams
• Search functionalities within other applications via sharing extensions
• "Luminous Link" for displaying dictionaries on secondary devices or split views
• Smoother integration with other apps through search support
• 3D Touch compatibility
• Dark Mode adaptation
• Multi-screen support on iPads including Drag & Drop functionality
• Siri voice command support
• Compatibility with iPhone 15 models
• Full support from iOS 12 through iOS 17
• Available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and macOS platforms

External dictionary hyperlink features include:

• Direct links to other English-English dictionaries such as "Longman Contemporary English Dictionary" and "American Heritage" series
• Links to thesauruses like "Roget's II: Thesaurus"
• Connections to additional English-Japanese or Japanese-English dictionaries such as "Longman Dictionary" or "Wisdom"
• Citations to Japanese language dictionaries including "Daijirin" or "Daijisen," requiring separate installation of linked apps.

  It is highly recommended to download the app via PC's iTunes for synchronization rather than direct Wi-Fi download on mobile devices to prevent operational issues.

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