Starting Kanji...

coolforcats1 · (#1 (**permalink**))

Hi everyone!

Sorry if this has been posted before but I just need a little bit of help.

I'm about to start learning Kanji, but....I don't know where to start

What should I learn first when studying Kanji?
Are there any basic ways to start learning?
How should I learn it?

I'm a bit confused, your help will be very much appreciated!!

Arigatou gozaimasu!

MMM · (#2 (**permalink**))

Purchase Basic Kanji Book 1 (and 2) and start on in.

Amazon.com: Basic Kanji Book, Vol. 1: Chieko Kano, Hiroko Takenaka, Eriko Ishii, Yuri Shimizu: Books

AnthraxAttack · (#3 (**permalink**))

Read a book called Read Japanese Today by Len Walsh. In my opinion, it is the best way to start. It is short, around 150 pages, but you will learn a lot + it is enjoyable to read and will make you interested in kanji.

alanX · (#4 (**permalink**))

If you're poor and or lazy (not that there is anything wrong with either of the two) you can use this:

Genki Kanji

Don't expect to become a Kanji God from websites, however.

RadioKid · (#5 (**permalink**))

After getting some book, learn radicals (one stroke and two stroke for the first hand) and ask someone to assign Kanji for your name. these will help you much.

SaintKat · (#6 (**permalink**))

Maybe try your local library OP, they could have some good reference material for you to borrow. Good luck!

coolforcats1 · (#7 (**permalink**))

Ah fantastic, thankyou all for your help!
I'll get looking into those books right away

KyleGoetz · (#8 (**permalink**))

Pay attention to stroke order. At first you're going to think that's a dumb suggestion. You're going to ask "Why????"

Just do it. You'll thank us in two years.

coolforcats1 · (#9 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleGoetz

Pay attention to stroke order. At first you're going to think that's a dumb suggestion. You're going to ask "Why????"

Just do it. You'll thank us in two years.

lol I know, but thanks for the advice anyway