Encyclopedia of Contemporary Words

The Encyclopedia of Modern Terms collects those terms in actual present use, relating to current events, which are not fully covered by a dictionary of Japanese; specialist terms which may be too minor or particular to be found in a standard encyclopedia, with reliable definitions which may not be available on a search engine, in approximately 120 genres. Broad-ranging coverage encompasses culture, art, science, buzzwords, and trivia, in addition to specialized knowledge and basic words to explain clearly complex subjects such as Japanese international affairs, economics, politics, welfare, and administration.
The JapanKnowledge edition enables smooth navigation between entries, from main contents table to currently displayed entry via breadcrumb links, and entries from the same genre displayed on the main text screen, so there is no need for repeated searches. As of the 2014 edition, advanced search or narrowed down search is available for either search term or genre.
The JapanKnowledge edition contains the three editions from 2019 to 2022. In addition to the familiar features of “New Word/Buzzword” and “News Review,” which supports a deeper understanding of topical news, there are also four years’ worth of special feature columns available to view.