Essential Japanese Kanji, Volume 1

by The Kanji Text Research Group University of Tokyo

Essential Japanese Kanji, Volume 1 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.

Genres: Japanese Literature, Japan, Textbooks

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2004

Reviews

[Mary]

I like this book. But the biggest problem for me is that there aren't enough exercises after each lesson (every lesson introduces about ten kanji or more). I ended up re-doing the exercises more than once, which helped a little. And also longer texts would so much more improve the book. I do not regret buying it but I would recommend it as something extra rather than a basic textbook.

[Maja]

Very helpful. Thank you, Kanji Text Research Group. :)