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I just finished writing a new book for learning kanji, and would like to briefly describe it here, in case it might be of interest to anyone visiting this forum.
What I have tried to do with the book is to go into a lot of detail explaining the underlying principles of how the characters are designed and how they are used in the writing of Japanese. I do this to try to eliminate much of the confusion that inevitably occurs when learning kanji.
It's my belief that once you have the solid foundation in kanji this book helps you to achieve, learning and remembering the characters becomes easier.
Compared to other kanji books, this one has lots of discussions, explanation, and examples, so if you are not fond of reading, then it might not be for you. I do believe, though, that the insight gained from reading it will ultimately pay off and benefit one's kanji studies.
For someone who only ever plans to learn a few hundred characters, this book is not necessary. I wrote it for those hoping to learn thousands of characters, who don't want kanji struggles to get in the way of Japanese literacy.
The book is called Kanji no Satori. You can find it on most of the amazon sites, including the US, Canada, UK, and Japan. Here is the link for the US site, which allows you to "look inside" the book: Kanji no Satori: A comprehensive guide to unlocking the secrets of the Chinese writing characters, as used in the Japanese language: Steve Thenell: 9780997222302: Amazon.com: Books
Thanks for your time.
Steve Thenell
What I have tried to do with the book is to go into a lot of detail explaining the underlying principles of how the characters are designed and how they are used in the writing of Japanese. I do this to try to eliminate much of the confusion that inevitably occurs when learning kanji.
It's my belief that once you have the solid foundation in kanji this book helps you to achieve, learning and remembering the characters becomes easier.
Compared to other kanji books, this one has lots of discussions, explanation, and examples, so if you are not fond of reading, then it might not be for you. I do believe, though, that the insight gained from reading it will ultimately pay off and benefit one's kanji studies.
For someone who only ever plans to learn a few hundred characters, this book is not necessary. I wrote it for those hoping to learn thousands of characters, who don't want kanji struggles to get in the way of Japanese literacy.
The book is called Kanji no Satori. You can find it on most of the amazon sites, including the US, Canada, UK, and Japan. Here is the link for the US site, which allows you to "look inside" the book: Kanji no Satori: A comprehensive guide to unlocking the secrets of the Chinese writing characters, as used in the Japanese language: Steve Thenell: 9780997222302: Amazon.com: Books
Thanks for your time.
Steve Thenell