和英
Meanings
1
Japanese-English
Refers to the language pair or direction, often used in dictionary titles or as a modifier.
This dictionary supports both Japanese-English and English-Japanese.
2
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 和英辞典. Common in catalogues, book titles, and casual reference.
See also: 和英辞典
I bought a new Japanese-English dictionary.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を和英で調べるto look something up in a Japanese-English dictionary
I looked up the word I didn't know in a Japanese-English dictionary.
- 和英を引くto consult a Japanese-English dictionary
When writing reports, I often consult a Japanese-English dictionary.