Seely, Christopher
The Complete Guide to Japanese Kanji:
- ISBN 13:
- 9784805311707
- author:
- Seely, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 704
- Dimensions:
- 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.30(d)
- Genre:
- Writing & Reading Study Guide
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide to Japanese Kanji covers all 2,136 characters on the Japanese Ministry of Education's official Joyo list, providing detailed notes on the historical development of each character and essential information for reading and writing them.
With clear, large-sized entries, this book includes Japanese readings, English meanings, stroke-count, stroke order, and usage examples to help learners memorize and understand the Kanji. The characters are graded in difficulty according to Ministry of Education guidelines, allowing students to prioritize their learning and track their progress.
Updated to include all the characters on the expanded Joyo list issued by the Japanese government in 2010, this edition provides historical and etymological information about the Japanese Kanji, making it an invaluable resource for anyone planning to take the official Japanese Language Proficiency Test or seeking to improve their Japanese language skills.