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Japanese Kanji Flashcards, Vol. 1 (Third Edition)BUY FROM AMAZON.COM
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Usually ships in 24 hours  (48 customer reviews)RRP: Buy New: $21.56 You Save: $7.13 (25%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours EDITORIAL REVIEWThe NEW 3rd Edition of White Rabbit Press' Japanese Kanji Flashcards: The Complete set of Kanji required for Levels 3 & 4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test We've gathered all the essential information needed to master kanji into a convenient flashcard format that makes learning and drilling as efficient as possible. Preferred by thousands of students, in over 25 countries, White Rabbit Press is the recognized world leader in Japanese kanji flashcards. Each card includes six vocabulary building kanji compounds. We include more vocabulary than other publishers' cards because the essence of a kanji is best grasped by understanding the meanings it forms when combined with other characters. We only use kana scripts--not romaji--to show kanji readings, and we provide clear and precise definitions in English, so you'll spend less time reaching for a dictionary and more time learning kanji. Each card also includes the kanji's On and Kun readings, stroke order diagrams, look-alike kanji, and more. Quality Construction Cards are varnished with rounded corners for durablilty. Color-Coded * 103 JLPT Level 4 cards in Green ink * 181 JLPT Level 4 cards in Blue ink *Includes a complete index. *Boxed with plastic tray and shrink-wrapped What's new in the Third Edition? In addition to some minor design improvements, we made many changes to the vocabulary. The set now includes more official JLPT vocabulary and indicators to let you know which words are important for the test. PRODUCT DETAILSPublisher: White Rabbit PressPub. Date: 30th June 2006 Catalog: Book Media: Cards Number Of Pages: 284 Ean: 9780974869445 Isbn: 0974869449 ABOUT THIS BOOKUSER REVIEWS
I am not convinced that this is the best way to learn kanji. I think you are better off just following your textbook and slowly you will begin to recognize them in context. The problem is, if you try to strictly memorize each and everyone you might just find that you are chasing your own tail round and round. Also, In 2008 there are programs available that will interactively introduce you to, and drill you on kanji. Instead of staring down at a deck of cards and constantly rearranging them etc. it does all of this work for you and lets you focus on drilling. Take that for what it's worth. I also think you can cover more ground by making your own vocabulary lists; one column for the Japanese, one column for your own language, and cover up one column or another. I know you lose some of the randomness that flashcards give you but once again, I think this is overrated as word processors can easily rearrange information -- and of course you will be reinforcing your learning by doing that very thing. Similarly, most any busy-work that the flashcard company has done for you you would have been better off doing yourself, for that in itself is a big learning aid.
I wish in the description it would have stated the level of what was for what kind on japanese language learner.
I have used many different books, websites, and cards in my quest to learn Kanji, and this set of cards are by far the best I have come across. The cards themselves are very well made, with a plastic coating that has so far proven impervious to wear and tear. This set has all of the Kanji required for the 4th and 3rd levels of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test.) In addition to the basic character and it's readings, each card lists several different vocabulary combinations. These include words needed for the lower levels of the JLPT, as well as more complex formulations that will be seen on the 1st or 2nd level of the test. They also list words and phrases that may not appear on the JLPT, but that are useful to know. While nothing can take the place of a Japanese class or at least a textbook, these Kanji cards are an excellent way to improve you reading and writing skills and expand your vocabulary.
I am very satisfied with these cards- they are of a decent cardstock and as such, have been pretty sturdy. They really are exceptional. A good number of the cards have mnemonics on them, which is great to help you remember the core meaning of the kanji. There is a lot of good information on these cards, so they will be helpful regardless of your stage of learning. My only complaint would be regarding the mnemonic pictures- I wish ALL of the cards had them! A good number of them do though, and sometimes a kanji needs to be learned just as they are, I suppose. Otherwise, I would say these are great, portable and sturdy flashcards that will help you learn regardless of where you are in your Japanese language journey!
I bought these but I never spent much time with them. They seems like very good quality card with some complex explanations on there. I would recommend them, but I had to drop Japanese. SIMILAR ITEMS:
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As good as flashcards can be, but flashcards nonetheless.
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