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 :

Sample puzzles only. All the puzzles below are available in the EJOD member section.

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 Achievement Standings:

(Name, Puzzles completed):

9th kyuu:

Aica - Puzzles #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 - 9th kyuu now completed !!
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
Becky Puzzles #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 - 9th kyuu now completed !!

8th kyuu:

Aica - Puzzles #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 - 8th kyuu now completed !!
Becky - Puzzles #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 - 8th kyuu now completed !!

7th kyuu:

Becky - Puzzle #11

6th kyuu:

5th kyuu:

4th kyuu:

3rd kyuu:

2nd kyuu:

1st kyuu:

Shoodan (1st degree black belt):

Nidan (2nd degree black belt):

Sandan (3rd degree black belt):

Yondan (4th degree black belt):

Godan (5th degree black belt):

Grandmaster: