Essential Kanji: 2,000 Basic Japanese Characters Systematically Arranged For Learning And Reference


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Essential Kanji is an integrated course for learning to read and write the 2,000 basic Japanese characters. It introduces the kanji that are now in everyday use, a mastery of which makes it possible to read most modern Japanese. Devised for either home or classroom use, the book has been tested and refined by years of use in university classes taught by the author.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weatherhill; Reissue edition (November 1, 1987)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0834802228
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0834802223
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.7 x 0.93 x 7.11 inches

Customers say

Customers find the book helpful for learning kanji. They find it concise and easy to understand, with clear writing and explanations of how to use the book. Many consider it a useful reference for studying and brushing up on kanji. The information content is informative and builds on what they have already learned. Readers appreciate the systematic stroke order and kanji compounds. However, opinions differ on the character study, with some finding it ideal for Japanese characters and others saying it’s just a compilation of the most common kanji characters.

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