Kanji & Kana

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The introductory chapters provide an overview of the origins and current use of the syllabaries Hiragana and Katakana, as well as the Kanji used in Japan. Numerous charts support the learning and referencing of essential aspects of the Japanese writing system. The main section covers the 2,136 Joyo-Kanji, organized by frequency and complexity, according to the guidelines of the Japanese Ministry of Education from 2010. Each Kanji is presented in aesthetic brush script and standard writing. Small numbers at the beginning of each stroke indicate the writing order. For each Kanji, all officially approved readings and their meanings are listed. Additionally, information on the structure and components of the character is provided. To clarify the context of readings and meanings, up to five common compounds are exemplified, illustrating the practical use of the characters and avoiding rote memorization. This expands vocabulary and reinforces previously learned Kanji. The compounds primarily include characters with a lower index number in the book than that of the target character. The volume concludes with three indexes for quick reference on pronunciation, stroke count, and radicals.