Kanji pict-o-graphix: Over 1, 000 Japanese Kanji and Kana Mnemonics

"Kanji Pict-o-Graphix offers an engaging way to learn and memorize Kanji."—Rocky Mountain Region Japan Project"A fun book for studying kanji. The illustration reveals more of its contents and method than any description ever could."—Japan Times "It is a very nice book, simple and pretty effective. A useful addition to the library of all beginners who aspire to learn Japanese. Recommended."—Protoculture Addicts Learn more about kanji from Stone Bridge Press: Kana Pict-o-Graphix, Designing with Kanji, Kanji Starter 1&2, and Crazy for Kanji 1. World : The Sun ; The Moon ; The Day ; Time ; Wind, Rain, & Clouds ; Water ; Wash ; Fire ; Ice ; Soil ; Metal ; Bamboo & Grass ; Trees ; Timber ; Mountains & Valleys ; Stones ; Cave -- 2. Food : Field & Plant ; Rice ; Eat ; Wine ; Tray ; Wine -- 3. Animals : Cow, Pig, & Sheep ; Horse ; Bugs ; Snakes & Birds ; Plumage ; Heron ; Dog ; Forest Animals ; Sea Creatures -- 4. People : People ; Person ; Populace ; People's Burdens ; Woman & Man ; Marriage ; Family ; Self -- 5. Body : Body ; Flesh & Bone ; Skin ; Tooth, Fang, & Claw ; Heart ; Love ; Hate ; Head, Neck, & Hair ; Eye ; Ear ; Mouth ; Hand ; Hold ; Reach ; Give ; Leg ; Stand -- 6. Spirit : Spirit ; Pain ; Dead Bodies ; Past ; Temple ; Shrine ; Religion -- 7. Power : Money ; Wealth ; Master ; King ; Power ; Soldier ; (never Budge An) Inch ; Enclosed ; Attack ; Strike With A Stick ; Bow & Arrow -- 8. Learn : Learn ; Speak ; Read ; The Arts ; Measure ; Numbers ; Sizes ; Colors ; Positions ; Oppose -- 9. Tools : Thread ; Basket ; Needles ; Cloth ; Knife ; Equipment ; Brooms ; Build ; Ax -- 10. Places : Places ; Village ; Hill ; Gate ; Door ; Building & Roof ; Shelter -- 11. Journey : Move ; Escape ; Boat ; Cart ; Road ; Crash! ; Stop ; & Start Again ; Come. Michael Rowley. Includes Index. Japanese written characters, or kanji, have their origin in a picture-language developed in ancient China. Over time this language evolved into stylized abstract forms that are hard to memorize. In Kanji Pict-o-Graphix, Michael Rowley offers a whole new set of contemporary visual and textual memory aidsmnemonicsthat reveal the meanings of over 1,000 Japanese kanji. Fully indexed and cross-referenced. "Kanji Pict-o-Graphix offers an engaging way to learn and memorize Kanji."Rocky Mountain Region Japan Project "A fun book for studying kanji. The illustration reveals more of its contents and method than any description ever could." Japan Times "It is a very nice book, simple and pretty effective. A useful addition to the library of all beginners who aspire to learn Japanese. Recommended." Protoculture Addicts Learn more about kanji from Stone Bridge Press: KanaPict-o-Gr aphix, Designing with Kanji , Kanji Starter 1&2, and Crazy for Kanji Japanese written characters, or kanji, have their origin in a picture-language developed in ancient China. Over time this language evolved into stylized abstract forms that are hard to memorize. In "Kanji Pict-o-graphix", Michael Rowley offers a whole new set of contemporary visual and textual memory aids -- mnemonics -- that reveal the meanings of over 1,000 Japanese kanji. -- From publisher's description Contents......Page 2 Introduction......Page 4 Kana......Page 8 1. World......Page 14 2. Food......Page 44 3. Animals......Page 54 4. People......Page 68 5. Body......Page 84 6. Spirit......Page 110 7. Power......Page 122 8. Learn......Page 140 9. Tools......Page 160 10. Places......Page 176 11. Journey......Page 188 Notes......Page 200 Index......Page 204 A visual delight, this bestselling, award-winning book makes a great classroom resource and a wonderful study aid. A delightful visual tour of Japanese kanji makes them easy to remember.