Product Review

Essential Japanese Kanji is an easy approach to learning the most basic kanji encountered in everyday situations in Japan.

Packed with fun quizzes and useful exercises for those wishing to improve their Japanese ability, this new edition 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 orers and compounds for each character
• Practice sections help you to imporove 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 actually need in everyday situations in lessons prepared by teachers from the prestigious University of Tokyo.