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Where to Go from Here

If you’re really excited to jump into the practice exercises, you can skip over Chapters 1 and 2 and go
straight to the practice. However, you will find the information in the first two chapters helpful as you
begin your kanji practice.

When you practice kanji, remember the following tips:

» Make sure to follow the stroke order.
» Write each kanji or kanji word many times to solidify your kanji memory.
» As you practice, it’s important to say kanji words out loud, so can hear the sounds. This will also assist
with your memory.
» When you are not sure of the pronunciation of rōmaji, refer to Chapter 1.
» Use the extra practice sheets at the end of this book as needed.

» There are variations of radicals, but we presented the one used in the kanji introduced in this book.
» Enjoy!

After finishing this book, you will have a pretty good idea of how kanji is generally constructed and how
to write it. You will then be able to embark on your kanji learning in different ways by employing the
skills you acquire through this book. You will find it very exciting to figure out how to write and learn
new kanji. This book provides basic examples of how to use each kanji, but there are many more kanji
words you can pick up. I recommend that you get a notebook (or notebooks) just for kanji practice, and
that you browse and review kanji you have studied whenever you have time; this will reinforce and
solidify your kanji memory. Although it can be very enjoyable, mastering kanji takes patience and a lot
of practice, so be proud of your accomplishments!

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