Learning kanji may seem overwhelming, regardless of your skill level with the Japanese language; however, your kanji studies don’t have to be a chore. This workbook uses fun illustrations and phrases to help you make associations and remember the shape and nature of each kanji character.

The 1000 kanji in this book are divided into levels of the JLPT (N2-N5), and you will learn the correct stroke order for each Japanese character, as well as its meaning, kunyomi and onyomi readings, plus examples of words and idioms using the kanji that will allow you to boost your vocabulary at the same time. You will also practice writing the kanji in the empty boxes and gauge your learning with the quiz found at the end of each chapter.



Structure

This book contains:

One-thousand kanji characters divided by JLPT levels (N2-N5) and printed over fun illustrations to aid in memorization
A reading index listing all included kanji and their page number


Each kanji character includes:

A short phrase and illustration to help you remember (For example, the kanji for hayai, meaning “early” or “quick,” is written with the kanji for “sun” resting on a cross shape. The phrase in the book reads, “The sun appears from the horizon in the early morning.”)
Its meaning and onyomi and kunyomi readings
Stroke order and count
Idioms and words that use the Japanese kanji
A helpful pointer for writing with accuracy
Tracing and writing practice


Recommended for you if:

You are preparing to take the JLPT (N2-N5)
You want to learn Japanese kanji using helpful pictures and phrases
You want to expand your Japanese vocabulary while using kanji
You want to learn to write kanji with the correct stroke order