Description
Book SynopsisA complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!
The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:
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Memorable pictures help you to learn the characters by associating their shapes and sounds with combinations of images and English words already familiar to you
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Clear examples and engaging exercises offer opportunities to read, write, use and practice all 92 primary hiragana katakana characters, plus the remaining kana that stand for more complex sounds
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Polish your knowledge with word searches, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, timed recognition quizzes, and other engaging activities
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The online media includes printable flashcards to help you review and practice, even while you are on the go
All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing websiteTrade Review"As a whole I find this book to be a useful tool to learning the characters of both writing systems. I especially like the vocabulary usage at the bottom of each characters page…If you are looking for a book to get you started with Japanese I think this is a good place to start." --
BenLearnsJapanese.com blog
