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Essential Japanese Kanji uses a natural approach to learning the most basic kanji encountered in everyday situations in Japan.

This new edition is packed with fun quizzes and useful exercises for those wishing to improve their Japanese ability. It has been repackaged in a more compact, value-for-money size while losing none of the content that has made it a long-selling favorite. Key features of Essential Japanese Kanji include:
  • Introductory quizzes to introduce everyday situations in which the Kanji are used
  • A vocabulary section to help you understand the readings and meanings of each Kanji
  • New character charts presenting all the Kanji clearly and systematically
  • Definitions, readings, stroke orders and compounds for each character
  • Practice sections help you to improve your skills
  • Advanced Placement Exam practice questions follow the format of the College Board exam
Everyday tasks like finding a street address or buying a train ticket in Japan require a basic working knowledge of kanji—the Japanese system of writing based on Chinese characters. Essential Japanese Kanji, teaches you the kanji you'll need in everyday situations in lessons prepared by teachers from the prestigious University of Tokyo.

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      Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
      Publication Date: 10/02/2015
      ISBN13: 9784805313404, 978-4805313404
      ISBN10: 4805313404

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Essential Japanese Kanji uses a natural approach to learning the most basic kanji encountered in everyday situations in Japan.

      This new edition is packed with fun quizzes and useful exercises for those wishing to improve their Japanese ability. It has been repackaged in a more compact, value-for-money size while losing none of the content that has made it a long-selling favorite. Key features of Essential Japanese Kanji include:
      • Introductory quizzes to introduce everyday situations in which the Kanji are used
      • A vocabulary section to help you understand the readings and meanings of each Kanji
      • New character charts presenting all the Kanji clearly and systematically
      • Definitions, readings, stroke orders and compounds for each character
      • Practice sections help you to improve your skills
      • Advanced Placement Exam practice questions follow the format of the College Board exam
      Everyday tasks like finding a street address or buying a train ticket in Japan require a basic working knowledge of kanji—the Japanese system of writing based on Chinese characters. Essential Japanese Kanji, teaches you the kanji you'll need in everyday situations in lessons prepared by teachers from the prestigious University of Tokyo.

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