Beginning Japanese Kanji Language Practice Pad: Learn Japanese in Just Minutes a Day! (Ideal for JLPT N5 and AP Exam Review)

Description

Five minutes a day is all it takes to begin learning Japanese! With Beginning Japanese Kanji Language Practice Pad you can master the essential Japanese characters in just minutes a day! Ideal for beginning learners, this informative writing pad-style workbook was designed for students preparing for the JLPT N5 and AP Japanese Exams. Each sheet introduces a new character in bold, easy-to-read type, along with its pronunciation, meanings, stroke order, and several example compounds demonstrating character usage in context. After studying the characters and their compound forms, tear off the sheet and practice writing in the genkouyoushi boxes provided. For easy reference and review, the included booklet lists all 334 characters, their meanings and radicals. In just five minutes a day, you will be well on your way to writing Japanese like a native!

William M. Matsuzaki has been a Japanese teacher for the last 15 years. He received his BA in Japanese from Carlton College, and an MSEd in Technology Education and a doctorate in education from Johns Hopkins. He is the author of several Tuttle titles including Let's Learn Japanese and Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Language Practice Pad.

"An easy and effective way of steadily building up your knowledge of kanji." --Kenneth Henshall, author of A Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters "Those seeking an introduction to kanji, or just a way to brush up on them, should turn to William Matsuzaki's work. The pad is an excellent tool for busy people: The 334 kanji it presents lends itself to a simple, one kanji-a-day memorization for those aiming to study at a relaxed pace. " -- JQ Magazine "I would have loved this while I was living and working in Japan; it would have been perfect for me to start my day off with a new Kanji character and then practice it during lunch!" --Castle View Academy blog