Have you thought about how an electronic dictionary will help you to study for the n3jlpt?

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We believe an electronic dictionary is an essential tool to help you to study at the n3jlpt level. The use of a Japanese dictionary is an important study skill as Japanese dictionaries have so many levels. Japanese - english function, pure japanese function, kanji look up by using a pen on the screen (such as the v90 above)and many more functions. The patience, skill & knowledge you gain from using a dictionary cannot be forgotten or overlooked.It really takes some time to learn to use all the functions but it really is better than using a paper based kanji dictionary and looking up individual kanji one by one because you dont know how to read a characters on or kun.

If you are currently living in Japan you can start searching for dictionaries online at yahoo japan or amazon japan.If you currently live outside of Japan you can try local online stores, Amazon USA or nearest Amazon or specialty dictionary websites. Make sure the product you buy is new and not reconditioned with a shorter or no warranty. Make sure you have an instruction book in your native language and that the product has a warranty.Also get a phone number or email for servicing and find out before you need to use it.