A dictionary of Chinese characters (kanji) that provides explanations in Japanese — includes meanings, readings, and example compounds.
漢和辞典でこの漢字の読み方と意味を調べた。
I looked up this kanji's reading and meaning in a kan‑wa dictionary.
漢和辞典は熟語の成り立ちや用例を探すのに便利だ。
A kan‑wa dictionary is useful for finding the origins and examples of compound words.
古い漢和辞典は紙の質感や解説が参考になることが多い。
Old kan‑wa dictionaries often have useful explanations and a paper feel that can be informative.