Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;A Guide to Writing Kanji and Kana: Book 1andlt;/iandgt; is a comprehensive, self-study workbook to practice writing Japanese characters.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Written Japanese is considered one of the most difficult languages for Westerners to master so practicing to write Kanji and Kana (andlt;iandgt;Hiragana and Katakanaandlt;/iandgt;) in Japanese is an essential part of the learning process. This workbook features all the basic characters, so whether you need kanji practice or kana practice, you will have the tools to write Japanese Kanji and Kana. Excellent for students who want to get an A in Japanese language class or for enthusiasts who are ready to take their Japanese writing to the next level, andlt;iandgt;A Guide to Writing Kanji and Kana: Book 1andlt;/iandgt; will give you an samurai-sword edge over the competition!andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;This workbook contains:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Over 750 of the most commonly used characters.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Includes andlt;iandgt;kanji, hiragana,andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;katakanaandlt;/iandgt;.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; provides readings, meanings, compounds and stroke order.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Extra space for writing practice.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;
Review
"Overall, this book can actually teach you a good deal of Japanese in three months andhellip; it could come in handy if you're the type of student who simply wants to learn Japanese grammar in a short period of time." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Language Trainersandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
A Guide to Writing Kanji & Kana: Book 1 is a comprehensive, self-study workbook to practice writing Japanese characters. Written Japanese is considered one of the most difficult languages for Westerners to master so practicing to write Kanji and Kana (
Hiragana and Katakana) in Japanese is an essential part of the learning process. This workbook features all the basic characters, so whether you need kanji practice or kana practice, you will have the tools to write Japanese Kanji and Kana. Excellent for students who want to get an A in Japanese language class or for enthusiasts who are ready to take their Japanese writing to the next level,
A Guide to Writing Kanji & Kana: Book 1 will give you an samurai-sword edge over the competition
This workbook contains:
- Over 750 of the most commonly used characters.
- Includes kanji, hiragana, and katakana.
- provides readings, meanings, compounds and stroke order.
- Extra space for writing practice.
Synopsis
A thorough and systematic approach to learning how to write Japanese characters. These books can be used as a stand-alone tutorial or as study guide companions to Tuttle Publishing's Guide to Japanese Kanji and Kana.
Synopsis
Reformatted in a larger and more user-friendly size, this new edition provides a systematic approach to learning Japanese characters
Synopsis
A thorough and systematic approach to learning how to write Japanese characters. These books can be used as a stand-alone tutorial or as study guide companions to Tuttle Publishing's Guide to Japanese Kanji and Kana.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Wolfgang Haddamitzkyandlt;/bandgt; has worked in Olso and Tokyo on the staff of the German Cultural Institute (Goethe Institute) and as a librarian of the East Asia section of the Berlin State Library.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Mark Spahnandlt;/bandgt;has a background in mathematics, engineering, and computer science. He worked for many years in Japan as a teacher, computer magazine writer, programmer, and translator. He currently lives in the United States, where he is active as a translator and consultant.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Wolfgang Haddamitzkyandlt;/bandgt; and andlt;bandgt;Mark Spahnandlt;/bandgt; are the authors of numerous language learning and reference books, including andlt;iandgt;A Guide to Writing Kanji and Kana (Book II), Kanji and Kana: A Handbook of the Japanese Writing System, The Learners Kanji Dictionaryandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The Kanji Dictionary,andlt;/iandgt; all of which are available from the Tuttle Language Library.
Table of Contents
* Introduction covering the essentials of learning the Japanese writing system.andlt;BRandgt;* Features over 750 of the most commonly used Japanese characters.andlt;BRandgt;* Each entry has Japanese and Chinese readings, definitions in English, sample compound words, stroke order and radicals.andlt;BRandgt;* Features both hiragana and katakana.andlt;BRandgt;* Ample space for writing practice, now in a larger and more writing-friendly format.andlt;BRandgt;* Index to all entries.