English Japanese Online Dictionary Crossword Puzzles Page:

Become a master cruciverbalist (what in the world is a 'cruciverbalist'?) and get your black belt in crossword puzzles!

Background

The creating of crosswords is called 'cruciverbalism' among its practitioners, who are likewise referred to as 'cruciverbalists'; the terms derive from the Latin for 'cross' and 'word'.(www.wikipedia.com)

1 entry found for cruciverbalist.

1. A constructor of crosswords.
2. An enthusiast of word games, especially of crosswords

[From Latin crux, cruc-, cross + Latin verbum, word (translation of English crossword).]

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Now you can receive your EJOD Crossword 'black belt' and become a master of Japanese vocabulary at the same time by participating in our crossword puzzle vocabulary-building program.

Below is the grading system.

Qualifying to receive your 'black belt'

Grading levels:

9 th kyuu: Complete puzzles #1 - #5
8 th kyuu: Complete puzzles # 6- #10
7 th kyuu: Complete puzzles #11 - #15
6 th kyuu: Complete puzzles #16 - # 20
5 th kyuu: Complete puzzles #21 - #25
4 th kyuu: Complete puzzles #26 - #30
3 rd kyuu: Complete puzzles #31 - #35
2 nd kyuu: Complete puzzles #36 - #40
1 st kyuu: Complete puzzles #41 - #45
Shoodan (1 st degree black belt): Complete puzzles #46 - #50
Nidan (2 nd degree black belt): Complete puzzles #51 - #55
Sandan (3 rd degree black belt): Complete puzzles #56 - #60
Yondan (4 th degree black belt): Complete puzzles #61 - #65
Godan (5 th degree black belt): Complete puzzles #66 - #70
Grandmaster Complete puzzle: #71-75

How to enter

Step 1: Your identification

Give yourself an identifying name, using either your actual first and last name or a made-up name.

Step 2: Figure out the answers

Number your answers and supply just the Japanese word answer.

You may use this online dictionary or any other dictionary.

Step 3: Submit your answers

• Create a new email to: contest@englishjapaneseonlinedictionary.com
• In the subject header write "Puzzle Contest "
• In the body, write your answers
• Be sure to use the same ID name, whether real or fictitious, each time so we can keep track of your score
• Send

Step 4: Awarding of points

Anyone who gets all the words correct will have their names added to the standings list. If you don't see your name on the standings list withing one week, please re-check your answers and resubmit.

Step 5: Check the World-wide standings

The names of the all submitters with correct answers will be published on this website once a week.

A new puzzle will be placed on this page each week.

Any player who achieves any 'black belt' level status will have their name enshrined on our Black Belt Hall of Fame.

This contest is open to people of all nations and ages. The decision of our judges will be final.

Dictionary Puzzle Directory :

Puzzle #1: Animals

Puzzle #2: Action words #1

Puzzle #3: Foreign Words

Puzzle #4: Adjectives, describing words

Puzzle #5: Japanese Textbook Ch. 1 & 2 Fukushuu

Puzzle #6: More animals

Puzzle #7: Geography

Puzzle #8: Days of week

Puzzle #9: Common expressions

Puzzle #10: Expressions_41_42

Puzzle #11: Japanese Textbook Ch. 3 Time Words

Puzzle #12: Japanese Textbook Ch. 4 Spare Time Activities

Puzzle #13: Family Terms

Puzzle #14: Familiar Family Terms

Puzzle #15: Sporting Activities

Puzzle #16: Relative Time Expressions

Puzzle #17: Colors

Puzzle #18: Months of the Year

Puzzle #19: Seasons

Puzzle #20: Student Attire

Puzzle #21: Location Words

Puzzle #22: Fun Activities

Puzzle #23: Fun Activities with Different Verb Tenses

Puzzle #24: Telling Time

Puzzle #25: Time Approximations

Puzzle #26: Time Relations & From & Until

Puzzle #27: Doing Things in a Given Month

Puzzle #28: Food and Beverages

Puzzle #29: Parts of the Face

Puzzle #30: Describing People

Puzzle #31: More Descriptive Expressions

Puzzle #32: Applying Descriptors

Puzzle #33: Parts of a House

Puzzle #34: Existence of something

Puzzle #35: Where Something Is

Puzzle #36: Kitchen Things

Puzzle #37: Words for Bathroom

Puzzle #38: House Chores

Puzzle #39: Morning Routines

Puzzle Achievement Standings:

(Name, Puzzles completed):

9 th kyuu:

Aica - Puzzles #1, #2, #3, #4, #5
Becky - Puzzles #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 
JB1 - Puzzle #1
Kishi no a - Puzzles #1, #3
Tamago no ikari - Puzzle #1
HiGaNoBoRuIE - Puzzle #1
Densetsuteki AJChau - Puzzles #1, #2, #3
JB2 - Puzzle #1
Gidget - Puzzle #1, #2, #3, #4, #5
Oly - Puzzle #1
Moromis - Puzzle #1
Xunrage - Puzzle #1, #2
Blaar - Puzzle #1

Aica, Becky, and Gidget have completed the 9th kyuu!!

8th kyuu:

Aica - Puzzles #6, #7, #8, #9, #10
Becky - Puzzles #6, #7, #8, #9, #10
Gidget - Puzzle #6, #7, #8, #9, #10

Aica, Becky, and Gidget have completed the 8th kyuu!!

7 th kyuu:

Becky - Puzzle #11
Gidget - Puzzles #11, #12, #13, #14, #15

Gidget has completed her 7th kyuu!

6 th kyuu:

Gidget - Puzzles #16, #17, #18,#19, #20

Gidget has completed her 6th kyuu!

5 th kyuu:

Gidget - Puzzles #21, #22, #23, #24, #25

Gidget has completed her 5th kyuu!

4 th kyuu:

Gidget - Puzzles #26, #27, #28, #29, #30

Gidget is almost done her 4th kyuu!

3rd kyuu:

Gidget - Puzzles #31, #32, #33, #34, #35

Gidget has completed her 3rd kyuu!

2nd kyuu:

Gidget - Puzzles #36, #37, #38, #39

Gidget has almost done her 2nd kyuu!

1 st kyuu:

Shoodan (1 st degree black belt):

Nidan (2 nd degree black belt):

Sandan (3 rd degree black belt):

Yondan (4 th degree black belt):

Godan (5 th degree black belt):

Grandmaster: