Learn many kanji in bundle by same shape and origin
The etymologically explained 2,136 Japanese Joyo kanji 常用漢字 are grouped into recurring common shapes, each with ancient characters, meanings, on/kun sounds, bushu, stroke order, study level, and sample words. The second edition allows a kanji search.
【目次】
Introduction
Kanji Common Shapes
Study Guide of the 2,136 Joyo Kanji
I Parts of the Body 1a–16
II Postures 17a–27b
III Plants 28a–32h
IV Animals 33a–42c
V Nature 43a–51c
VI Habitats 52a–62c
VII Sharp Objects and Weapons 63a–73c
VIII Threads and Clothing 74a–78b
IX Valuables 79a–79g
X Religious Matters 80a–83b
XI Food and Eating 84a–86i
XII Table, Tool, and Vessel 87a–96
XIII Tied or Bundled 97a–97j
XIV Other Shapes 98a–98i
【著者】
Noriko Kurosawa Williams ノリコ・クロサワ・ウィリアムズ
Noriko Williams taught Japanese in Washington, D. C., Virginia, and California; holds a B. A. from Keio Univ. and an M.S. and Ph. D. in linguistics from Georgetown Univ.; and has authored The Key to Kanji – A Visual History of 1100 Characters 漢字絵解き.