Read the Kanji

Read the Kanji is a simple, fun, intuitive study tool for learning to read Japanese in context.

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When it comes to learning kanji there is no shortage of materials to help you along the way. But what are some of the more useful book options? Use the grid system below to find out 20 books recommended by ReadTheKanji.com that can help you master Japanese Kanji more efficiently!

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Your Kanji Family On Twitter (ReadTheKanji.com)

Who loves Kanji like you do? Lots of people! Here are statistics from ReadTheKanji.com's Twitter page to help you discover who is your extended kanji family! www.twitter.com/readthekanji

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Can you guess which four languages are the toughest for English speakers to learn? Click here to find out - http://guardianlv.com/2014/06/which-languages-are-hard-for-english-speakers-to-learn-infographic/

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Taking the JLPT this July 6th? Here are several tips to help you prepare, as shared by students who have previously taken the test! http://goo.gl/tjKHMU

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Thank you to @JapanToday for the nice write up on ReadTheKanji!

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Six (and a half) essential resources for learning Japanese

A big thank you to @RocketNews24En for including ReadTheKanji! We're truly honored!

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Looking to extend your learning of Japanese? Visit http://japanese-tutor.co.za/ and join our friend Paul Heidt, a Japanese tutor, for online classes and resources. Email [email protected] if you are interested!

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10 everyday English words that were originally Japanese

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Learning kanji is often considered to be the most difficult part of studying Japanese. But it doesn't have to be.…

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A practical list to print out and keep on hand for learning kanji.

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Has your journey of learning Japanese felt like this or different?

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Who loves kanji like you? Check out this infographic to discover the many fans of our Facebook page who share your passion and is your extended kanji family! For a larger version, click here - http://www.slideshare.net/readthekanji/read-the-kanji

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The Japanese are a very expressive people when it comes to being online. While emoticons are well-known all over the world -- such as :) -- the Japanese utilize a vast selection of symbols to represent feelings that puts the rest of the planet to shame. These represent just a tiny, tiny sample of some of those emoticons. Do you have a favorite emoticon?

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Have you practiced your kanji today? www.readthekanji.com

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It's Tanabata Time! Tanabata, also known as the "star festival," takes place on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year, when, according to a Chinese legend, the two stars Altair and Vega, which are usually separated from each other by the milky way, are able to meet. Because the 7th month of the year roughly coincides with August rather than July according to the formerly used lunar calendar, Tanabata is still celebrated on August 7th in some regions of Japan, while it is celebrated on July 7th in other regions. Colorful Tanabata festivals are held across Japan in early July and August. Among the biggest and most famous ones are the Tanabata Festivals of Sendaiin August and Hiratsuka near Tokyo in July. One popular Tanabata custom is to write one's wishes on a piece of paper and then hang that piece of paper on a specially erected bamboo tree in the hope that the wishes become true. Use the image below to help your wishes come true!