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Since 1981, Japanese Kanji & Kana by Wolfgang Hadamitzky and Mark Spahn has been one of the most trusted and popular study guides for beginning and intermediate students of Japanese. This revised edition not only covers the current 1,945 joyo kanji, it also provides a comprehensive overview of the Japanese kanji and kana writing system, including writing, usage, punctuation, and how to use kanji dictionaries. Indexes allow for kanji look-up by pronunciation, radical, and stroke order. A unique feature is a jinmeiyo kanji list covering characters frequently used in personal names but seldom taught in class. Each entry includes on and kun readings, English translations, stroke order, and example vocabulary.
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ôOne of the best modern texts. Highly recommended.ö
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This new edition of the widely acclaimed reference classic now reflects the recent update of the Japanese governmentÆs official Joyo kanji list.
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A readable, detail-rich guide to all aspects of the Japanese writing system. It explains the kanji and kanaÆs history, orthography, and usage, as well as guides to writing, punctuation, romanization, and how to use Japanese dictionaries and reference books.
For all 2,136 Joyo kanji, here are their officially recognized readings, most important definitions, and up to 5 useful compounds. And for maximum use to learners, the compounds use only kanji that have been introduced earlier.
19 essential tables, summarizing key infoùfrom the 214 historical radicals, to the rules for determining a kanjiÆs radical, to the derivation of kana.
ôA helpful guide for anyone who needs to use kanji.ö
ùMainichi Daily News
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