Japanese Kanji for Beginners : (JLPT Levels N5 and N4) First Steps to Learn the Basic Japanese Characters [Includes Online Audio and Printable Flash Cards] by Kaori Hakone and Timothy G. Stout (2017, Trade Paperback, Bilingual edition)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-104805310499
ISBN-139784805310496
eBay Product ID (ePID)219630824
Product Key Features
Number of Pages320 Pages
Publication NameJapanese Kanji for Beginners : (JLPT Levels N5 and N4) First Steps to Learn the Basic Japanese Characters [Includes Online Audio and Printable Flash Cards]
LanguageEnglish
SubjectVocabulary, Alphabets & Writing Systems, Japanese
Publication Year2017
FeaturesBilingual Edition
TypeBilingual
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorKaori Hakone, Timothy G. Stout
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-950320
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal495.611
SynopsisThe method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully. The Japanese language has two basic writing systems, kanji characters which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana a mnemonics based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonicsubased method to read and write the 410 highest-frequency kanji characters., The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully. The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters--which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana--a mnemonic based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the 430 highest-frequency kanji characters. Along with its sister book: Japanese Hiragana and Katakana for Beginners it provides a complete introduction to written Japanese. Japanese Kanji for Beginners contains everything you need to learn the kanji characters required for the Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture Exam. It is designed for high school or college students as well as independent learners. The kanji learned in this book carefully adhere to those introduced in every significant Japanese language textbook. Key features of Japanese Kanji for Beginners include: The 430 highest-frequency kanji characters 44 simple, easy-to-follow lessons Concise information on kanji elements, readings and pronunciations Extensive exercises, drills, and writing practice Free CD-ROM with printable flash cards, practice quizzes and extra exercises As a bonus--the free CD-ROM inside the kanji book contains a set of printable kanji flashcards to assist learners in reviewing and memorizing the kanji in the book. It also provides sample vocabulary quizzes in a multiple-choice format similar to those on the AP exam, as well as additional exercises that further reinforce the newly learned kanji., The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully. The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters--which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana--a mnemonic based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the 430 highest-frequency kanji characters. Along with its sister book: Japanese Hiragana and Katakana for Beginners it provides a complete introduction to written Japanese. Japanese Kanji for Beginners contains everything you need to learn the kanji characters required for the Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture Exam. It is designed for high school or college students as well as independent learners. The kanji learned in this book carefully adhere to those introduced in every significant Japanese language textbook. Key features of Japanese Kanji for Beginners include: The 430 highest-frequency kanji characters 44 simple, easy-to-follow lessons Concise information on kanji elements, readings and pronunciations Extensive exercises, drills, and writing practice Downloadable flash cards, practice quizzes and extra exercises Online audio with native speaker pronunciations and readings