Let's Explore Kanji: A Picture Tour of the Japanese Characters

This is a book for complete beginners, targeted at non-Japanese individuals who barely understand any Japanese. For Chapter 1, the kanji-loving American author has carefully picked out 100 kanji frequently used in daily life, with a focus on basic kanji learned in first and second grade. Kanji are introduced alongside interesting phrases and cute illustrations. Visual introductions show the evolution of kanji from cursive writing styles to the standard writing style. The book is also packed with information such as kanji's origins, how to use kanji based on the author's own experiences, and more. Chapter 2 introduces familiar kanji separated into lists of topics such as bodies, numbers, colors, and more. Before you begin a serious study of kanji, use this book to develop an interest and a love for them. Downloadable content includes *On-yomi, kun-yomi, Funny Phrases Japanese translation.