{"product_id":"a-guide-to-reading-and-writing-japanese-fourth-edition-jlpt-all-levels-2-136-japanese-kanji-characters","title":"A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese: Fourth Edition, Jlpt All Levels (2,136 Japanese Kanji Characters)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis is an essential study tool for students seeking to learn Japanese and dramatically improve their ability to read and write kanji and kana.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStudents have been reading and writing the Japanese language for centuries, and they build their knowledge most successfully when they rely on a trusted resource. Today's most trusted--and readily available--resource is \u003ci\u003eA Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese\u003c\/i\u003e. This classic, best-selling learning and reference work, trusted by beginning and intermediate students of Japanese is the best way to learn kanji and kana, and is now being offered as a fourth, thoroughly revised and up-to-date edition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving a knowledge of the full set of General Use characters is the key to mastering everyday Japanese and will allow students to read and write Japanese up to the level of a typical Japanese newspaper with ease and confidence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features of this revised edition include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The most recent changes prescribed by the Japanese Ministry of Education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Covers all the 2,136 characters in the 'General Use' \/ Joyo Kanji set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Special codes indicate the kanji required for the JLPT and AP exams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Full range of Japanese character readings and English definitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stroke counts, stroke-order diagrams, and compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Essential Japanese characters are presented according to the new arrangement by grade, based on their frequency of usage rather than their complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Numerous examples are given of the kanji compounds and derivatives used to form everyday words in Japanese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlorence Sakade\u003c\/b\u003e was a renowned editor and author of numerous books about Japan's language and culture, including the classic \u003ci\u003eOrigami: Japanese Paper Folding\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJapanese Children's Favorite Stories\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanet Ikeda\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Japanese at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. She served as president of the Association of Teachers of Japanese, and is currently a Director of the AATJ. Ikeda is currently on the Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660011442450,"sku":"9784805311738","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_14fca5bb-0c79-478c-b07e-c8b233464879.jpg?v=1733469178","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-guide-to-reading-and-writing-japanese-fourth-edition-jlpt-all-levels-2-136-japanese-kanji-characters","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}