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辭Uyghur DictionaryKenjisoft Uyghur Dictionary

ABOUT THIS WORK

About this work

Editorial principles, key features, methodology, and revision history. A note on how and why this dictionary was made.

This dictionary was compiled as a practical resource for Japanese speakers learning Uyghur. Despite its deep historical and cultural roots in Central Asia, reliable Japanese-language study material on Uyghur is scarce.

Centered on dictionary search, the book gathers script, grammar, practical phrases, and typing practice — elements systematically arranged for beginners through intermediate learners — in a single place. We hope it serves as both an entry point and a daily reference.

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Editorial principlesEDITORIAL PRINCIPLES

This dictionary is built on three principles.

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    Accuracy

    Meanings, examples, and grammatical information are based on verified sources wherever possible. If you spot an error, please let us know through the feedback form.

  • 02

    Transparency

    Some of the lexical data is generated with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). This choice helps us cover a wide vocabulary range with limited resources — and we disclose its nature to readers.

  • 03

    Continuity

    This dictionary is not a finished book but a living reference, improved daily by reader feedback and editorial revisions. With each edition, we move closer to a more trustworthy dictionary.

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FeaturesFEATURES

Beyond search, this dictionary aims to be a comprehensive entry point for learning Uyghur.

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    Broad vocabulary
    Approximately 34,406 headwords, from basic vocabulary to specialized, archaic, and dialectal terms.
  • 02
    Arabic script and ULY side by side
    Both the traditional Arabic script and the Latin transliteration ULY (Uyghur Latin Yéziqi) are shown together to support reading.
  • 03
    Systematic grammar guide
    26 topics across four chapters — phonology, nouns, verbs, and modifiers — organized with examples.
  • 04
    Practical phrasebook
    57 expressions across 7 categories — greetings, shopping, restaurant, transport, hotel, self-introduction, numbers & time — ready for immediate use.
  • 05
    Typing practice
    20-question typing rounds drawn at random from the dictionary, training the link between Uyghur script and ULY.
  • 06
    Wordbook & phrasebook
    Save words and phrases of interest and organize them in three states: favorites, review, and mastered.
  • 07
    Visualize your progress
    Track your streak, understanding by grammar category, and monthly mastery counts with charts and statistics.
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    Vocabulary quiz
    A 4-option quiz where you choose the range, direction, and number of questions. Ideal for cementing your review list.
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MethodologyMETHODOLOGY

The dictionary is compiled from multiple linguistic sources under the supervision of native speakers. Artificial intelligence assists the compilation, and its output is checked by native speakers before it is included.

Headwords, transliterations and primary meanings are curated by hand, and supplementary glosses and example sentences are being reviewed by native speakers entry by entry.

Sections on grammar, phrases, and the alphabet are built primarily on information verified by native speakers.

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Editorial teamEDITORIAL TEAM

This dictionary started as an individual project by the Kenjisoft Editorial Desk. We took on a Uyghur dictionary for Japanese speakers — a small market — out of interest in preserving and transmitting language, rather than commercial motives.

This work is supported by feedback from readers, native speakers, and researchers. Cooperation toward improvement is always welcome.

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Revision historyREVISION HISTORY

  • 2026.053rd ed.Added quiz and progress features, full UI refresh, expanded phrasebook.
  • 2025.032nd ed.Major vocabulary expansion (~34,000 words), new grammar guide, full ULY transliteration support.
  • 2024.071st ed.Initial release with dictionary search, alphabet chart, and basic phrasebook.