Kanji & Kana (H)

From Front Jacket: "This book is a uniquely comprehensive and systematic guide to the reading and writing of the Japanese language. The first part consists of a general introduction to the Japanese writing system...Among the topics discussed are the history, form, orthography, usage, reading and writing of 'kanji' and 'kana,' as well as punctuation, romanization, and how to use Japanese reference books. Numerous examples and tables are included to aid understanding. There follow conveniently arranged listings of all 1,945 basic characters (Joyo Kanji), along with their most important readings and definitions. Up to five compounds are given for each 'kanji,' using only 'kanji' that have been introduced earlier, with a cross-reference number to the main entry for each. Most 'kanji' are presented in brush, pen, and printed forms, with the stroke order clearly indicated. Each 'kanji' is cross-referenced to 'The Modern Reader's Japanese-English Character Dictionary' by Andrew N. Nelson. The 'kanji' are fully indexed by 'on-kun' readings, by stroke count, and by radicals, making it possible to use this book as a concise character dictionary."

An ideal learning aid for the mastery of japanese. In a pioneering way it brings together into a coherent whole a great deal of information which,until now, one would have to had searched through a dozen textbooks to find.I glady recommend this book to any student of japanese.This textbook was of great resource for me and is one of the lesser know books for japanese.Once you pick it up however, you will surely find that nearly every question that first arises about japanese will be fully answered in the most clear and spefic way possible.All in all,the work is rich in information and makes a fine introduction to the japanese writing system. It will prove an indispensible aid to the beginner.