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Green Goddess

(endearing, informal) The Kenkyusha New Japanese-English Dictionary.

ˈɡɹin ˈɡɑdəs44 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(endearing, informal) The Kenkyusha New Japanese-English Dictionary.

For the shūsei process, however, it’s best to enlist a more rigorous J-E dictionary: It’s time to bow down to the “Green Goddess.” ¶ The Kenkyūsha Shin Wa-Ei Daijiten (研究社新和英大辞典, Kenkyusha New Japanese-English Dictionary) is a legendary …
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, informal) A fire engine used by the army, the Bedford RLHZ Self-Propelled Pump.

For the shūsei process, however, it’s best to enlist a more rigorous J-E dictionary: It’s time to bow down to the “Green Goddess.” ¶ The Kenkyūsha Shin Wa-Ei Daijiten (研究社新和英大辞典, Kenkyusha New Japanese-English Dictionary) is a legendary …
Origin: From their green color. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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