Read Japanese kanji today : the easy way to learn the 400 basic kanji
Walsh, Len2017
Book
The method that has helped thousands! Read Japanese Kanji Today provides readers with a quick and simple method to learn kanji characters. Far from being a complex and mysterious script, Japanese writing is actually a simple and fascinating pictographic and ideographic system, easily understood and mastered. With the approach used in this easy-to-read, entertaining kanji book you'll soon be able to recognise and read over 400 kanji, whether or not you have any knowledge of Japanese grammar or the spoken Japanese language. The 400+ kanji characters stick in your mind thanks to an engaging text and illustrations that show the historical development and meaning of each character. The description of each kanji explains its origins and development, its modern uses, and how it is pronounced. Many examples from everyday usage are included. This new, expanded edition has added: Pronunciations -- Readings -- Vocabulary -- Stroke Order -- Practice Boxes. Use Read Japanese Kanji Today to learn kanji quickly and painlessly!.
Main title:
Author:
Walsh, Len, author
Edition:
First edition.
Imprint:
Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing 2017.
Collation:
240 pages ; 23 cm
Notes:
"Ideal for AP and JLPT exam prep"--Cover.In Japanese and English.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: What Is Japanese Writing?How The Characters Were ConstructedHow Japan Borrowed Characters From ChinaJapanese PronunciationHow To Write The KanjiHow To Use This Book.
ISBN:
9784805314326 (paperback)480531432X (paperback)
Dewey class:
495.682421
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
833899
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | Language Learning | LEARN JPN WALS | On loan - Due: 06 Jul 2026 |