Re: [edict-jmdict] Why two entries for 先生 in JMdict.xml?

[Jean-Luc Léger <reiga@****************>]

Because the two entries are not related (from a japanese point of view, 
maybe they are for chinese).

Entries can be merged when at least 2 items out of 3 (kanji part, 
reading and meaning) are the same.
(when there are no kanji part, the entries are merged only if they have 
the same reading)

Le 2013-02-28 12:08, Jean-Christian Imbeault a écrit :
> Was testing out my JMdict-based dictionary today and was surprised
> when looking up 先生 that it came up with an entry for シーセン. I checked
> the JMdict and there are two entries for 先生.
>
> Just curious but why aren't the two entries merged into one with
> multiple senses and readings? Perhaps if I understand the reasoning I
> can build my dictionary in a better way.
>
> Thanks、
>
> Jc
>
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