meaning where it can be found easily. The other two Daijirin advantages are semantically "more detailed" definitions and the "unusual, though not unprecedented" kanji and reverse-dictionary index. Baroni and Bialock describe Daijirin, This is the most up-to-date and attractive of the large single-volume kokugo jiten. In this sense, it may overlap or even supersede Kōjien in neologism and gairaigo. It also features illustrations and historical references, charts, and explanations of historic or complicated terms. It is visually easier to use, with gojuon headings clearly boxed off, and uses larger headings for more significant entries. Faris writes, In general the definitions in the Daijirin are fairly easy to read, while in many cases a non-native of Japanese would have more trouble reading Kōjien definitions, which often contain words more difficult than the one they are defining. There are also many cases where the Daijirin is simply more complete, and contains usage or definitions not given in the Kōjien. He compares the definitions for abarenbō (暴れん坊), literally meaning "rambunctious kid, wild child; bundle of energy" and figuratively meaning abaremono (暴れ者) "rowdy; hooligan; tough; maverick". Kōjien: 思うままに振舞う人。あばれもの。"A person who behaves however he wants. A violent person." Daijirin: 1. けんかやいたずらをする活発な子供。2. 周囲を気にせず強引な行動をする人。"1. An energetic child that gets into fights and causes mischief. 2. A person who behaves forcefully without regard for people around him." Faris concludes that since, "The most popular use of this word is with regard to overactive children, so the Daijirin wins in this case." References Sources , review article External links Sanseido pages: Daijirin 3rd edition, Dual Daijirin Wu-Nan Book Inc pages: Shuangjierihancilin, Xinrihancilin Daijirin Lexicography 1988 introductions