Contemporary word dictionaries face uphill battle in Web era

Contemporary word dictionaries face uphill battle in Web era

TOKYO, Japan - The 2007 editions of Gendaiyogo no Kisochishiki, Chiezo and Imidas (front row, from L to R) struggle to survive in the Internet era.

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  • ILEA001217367
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  • 2007/9/06 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2007 Kyodo News
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  • 1864 × 1152 pixel
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  • 1.22(MB)*
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