小学館 オックスフォード 英語コロケーション辞典 1.2.3

The "Shogakukan Oxford English Collocations Dictionary" app provides access to a comprehensive digital version of the well-regarded dictionary published by Shogakukan. The included dictionary is the Japanese edition of the "Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English," preserving the original's key features and value while tailoring content for Japanese learners. It offers a selection of roughly 2,500 headwords and approximately 145,000 collocations, making it one of the largest English collocation dictionaries available. The resource features collocations frequently used but rarely documented in traditional dictionaries, along with numerous example sentences illustrating proper usage.

This application encompasses all entries from the printed dictionary, supporting searches via English input for headwords and collocations, as well as searches based on definitions and Japanese translations. Similar to other Shogakukan language apps, it includes useful functionalities such as a "swooping jump®" feature and example searches in Japanese. Additionally, it provides standard tools like bookmarks and history functions to enhance user efficiency.

All content is stored locally on the device, enabling offline access to all features without requiring an internet connection. The app is designed as a universal application compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, supporting iOS 11 and later, including modern iOS features such as drag & drop, Slide Over, and Split View.

• Fast display powered by Shogakukan’s proprietary layout engine
• Search functions including prefix, suffix, and exact match
• Pattern search capabilities
• Collocation search with English words and Japanese translations
• Example sentence search with support for Japanese queries
• AND-search for multiple criteria
• Swooping jump® navigation
• Automatic correction of misspellings
• Copy & paste functionality (long press to copy)
• In-entry search and quick access via pop-up menus for subentries
• Swipe gestures for navigating between entries
• Bookmark management with sortable date or headline views
• Synchronization of bookmarks via iCloud
• History tracking for views and searches
• Quick actions utilizing 3D Touch features such as Peek & Pop
• Full iPad compatibility with Slide Over and Split View support
• Retina and Retina HD display readiness
• Customizable interface color schemes
• Adjustable text sizes for main content and lists; easy search text clearing
• Pull-to-clear search fields
• Clipboard search functionality
• Search support from other applications
• Custom actions for searches within other apps
• Integration with other Shogakukan dictionary apps like Koubilood Eiwa / Daijirin

The "Shogakukan Oxford English Collocations Dictionary" represents a significant lexical resource—one of the largest dedicated to collocations—aimed at improving natural fluency in English writing and speaking. Collocations refer to habitual word pairings that native speakers intuitively use. For example, in English, "strong wind" is correct, whereas "heavy wind" is more natural than "heavy wind," which would be considered unnatural.

This dictionary is a Japanese adaptation of the acclaimed "Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English," maintaining its core strengths while focusing on collocations most relevant to Japanese learners. It features approximately 2,500 headwords and 145,000 collocation examples—including many not found in traditional dictionaries—and provides detailed usage explanations through numerous illustrative sentences.

To further enhance usability, additional signposts (search guidance markers) have been incorporated into this version to assist users in navigating its contents more efficiently.