Packed with fun quizzes and useful exercises for those wishing to improve their Japanese ability. Advanced Placement (AP) Exam practice questions make this an invaluable resource for students. There are 1.3 million Japanese Americans, and heritage learners form a large portion of the market for this book. Business travel and interest in Japanese manga, anime, music, cosplay and other factors driving the market for Japanese language learning This new edition has been repackaged and thoroughly revised.
This new edition has been repackaged in a more compact, value-for-money size at a significantly reduced price while losing none of the content that has made it a long-selling favorite.
• Provides a systematic introduction to the basic kanji characters
• Includes compounds, radicals, readings, stroke counts, and definitions
• Helpful writing practice guides teach you how to write each kanji
• Example sentences show how each kanji is used in context
Everyday tasks like finding a street address or buying a train ticket in Japan require a basic working knowledge of kanjiuthe Japanese system of writing based on Chinese characters. Essential japanese Kanji,/i> teaches you the kanji you'll actually need in everyday situations in lessons prepared by teachers from the prestigious University of Tokyo.
