This useful study guide and practice book for learning the basic kanji of Japan is ideal for beginners or experienced speakers who need to practice their writing in Japanese. Kanji is a fundamental part of the Japanese language and, along with kana (hiragana and katakana), constitutes the written Japanese language. This book presents the most commonly used kanji characters. All the kanji and related vocabulary in this book are those that students are expected to know for level 4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). The characters that appear on the AP Japanese Language and Culture exam are underlined. Recognitions, meanings, and common collocations are presented. The correct writing method for each character is clearly indicated, while practice frames with lines for tracking are provided, along with blank spaces for free writing. Many exercises are included to give students the opportunity to practice writing sentences that include the kanji. The indexes at the end allow for searching the characters based on their recognitions and English meanings. This kanji book includes:

• Step-by-step writing order charts for each character.
• Special boxes with grid lines for practicing character writing.
• Words and phrases that use each kanji.
• Romanizations (romaji) to assist in recognizing and pronouncing each word.