wow, I never thought of it that way, I've have been procrastinating learning kanji, because as you said, it's information overload to learn the symbol, and the many readings etc. I never thought of just learning the kanji and what it meant, instead of how to learn how to read it as well. that makes it sound so much simpler, and it excites me to be able to go on the learn the reading and already have a grasp of what the kanji is really a symbol of. I think I'm gonna buy this now :) thanks!
There you can share additional mnemonics, and vote on the best mnemonic if you don't like the heisig ones. You don't need the heisig book as well. They also make more concrete images for radicals, and have better keywords for some kanji.
A brilliant book. I'm only at 400 kanji, I hit that last night, but it's so effective. Like RobotsAnger , I use the 'Reviewing the Kanji' site and it's a fantastic help. Dozens of stories for each character, a good forum community with plenty of encouragement and suggestions on where to go/what to do after RTK... go checks it out.
Great review. This book has worked wonders for me since I finished a couple of months ago. The only thing I think should be added to this review is the "Reviewing the Kanji" web site. It's a community site where people using RTK help each other out with coming up stories. Even if you don't use the stories, there is a decent built in SRS and an excellent community forum for discussing different methods and approaches in learning Japanese.
"Aruarian Dance." Nice choice. This review explains exactly what the book does. I just started this book yesterday and flew right threw the first 3 lessons. It's so simple (so far), it's awesome. I love when great thinkers (like Heisig) come up with an idea that strays from the status quo and changes peoples' lives.
Thanks... I'm glad you like the review. I agree Heisig is simple, yet challenging.. And his goals are unique in that he's having you learn all of them at once rather then 500 at a time.
Nice review! I like Heisig's approach, because it's similar to the Japanese approach. The Japanese know all the readings and meanings before they ever start kanji, so in my opinion there's no harm in being able to write all the kanji before knowing the readings.
I am a heisig fan myself, however, I have to disagree with you on how Japanese children learn Kanji. My daughter attends a local school (ポートランド日本人学校/Shokookai of Portland) and they basically randomly approach Kanji by grade. They do not cover all the kanji that contain "fire" in one lump, nor do they build an explicit story to recall the character/ordering.
By "similar" I meant what I stated directly afterward. Paraphrasing what I meant: "they break the task down." So if we say learning a kanji is learning the word, reading, and writing, then we can say a Japanese child learns the word and reading and afterward learns the writing. A Heisiger does the opposite (but similar thing) of learning the writing, then afterward the word and reading. I didn't mean that Japanese children use mnemonics, nor do they follow Heisig's ordering.
i have to agree with Brian. Japanese students do learn the reading almost immediately with the kanji because they need to learn the word & concept of the kanji along with the actual kanji itself. While we already know what the word's meaning is we just need to know how to write it. Likewise Heisig delays the reading much later.. while Japanese students must know this reading by the end of that year. These small differences are what make Heisig so distinct from any other method around.
dude how many kanji do yo know I just bought the book I hope it helps with my chukyuu nihongo and genki 2 book but the only thing is i don't know enough kanji I say i know between 350-400 kanji
"Dude" I live in Japan and 400 kanji will probably be enough to live here decently. I don't know about tests though... the real truth is... there's no "Easy Secret" to learning kanji... just keep hitt'n everyday like a kanji-krazed mo-fo.
im working with the german version of that book, its just as nice as nujabes :P oh and thank you for the links !
MusicFreddy 1 week ago
man.. how did u learn so many Kanji in such short time..!!!!
kirion111 1 month ago
HELL YES NUJABES =)
princeguy121 1 month ago
how much is the book?
yan99992 2 months ago
thatnks you so much
cion191 9 months ago
What's the song in the background?
Zer0Sum1111 11 months ago
初めまして、私は助手ですｗｗｗｗ
Ihatemyusernamemore 1 year ago
You might want to check out this vid by japanesechallenge
Does the Heisig method really work? - Me reading japanese (漢字,kanji) off the internet
Cheers
japanesechallenge 1 year ago
you really need to work on your pronunciation. (Not trying to be offensive.)
woopass1234 1 year ago
Do I hear some nujabes? :O
Casshem 1 year ago
wow, I never thought of it that way, I've have been procrastinating learning kanji, because as you said, it's information overload to learn the symbol, and the many readings etc. I never thought of just learning the kanji and what it meant, instead of how to learn how to read it as well. that makes it sound so much simpler, and it excites me to be able to go on the learn the reading and already have a grasp of what the kanji is really a symbol of. I think I'm gonna buy this now :) thanks!
goooooofygoober 1 year ago
Don't you guys forget kanji.koohii.com:
There you can share additional mnemonics, and vote on the best mnemonic if you don't like the heisig ones. You don't need the heisig book as well. They also make more concrete images for radicals, and have better keywords for some kanji.
aoeu256 1 year ago
Have you read volume 2 & 3 yet? Wondering how those ones are. I'm thinking about getting this book. Currently learning the Kanas now
TonicBlade 1 year ago
I remeber 10 kanji in 1 month _ I hate KANJI
oparunz 2 years ago
A brilliant book. I'm only at 400 kanji, I hit that last night, but it's so effective. Like RobotsAnger , I use the 'Reviewing the Kanji' site and it's a fantastic help. Dozens of stories for each character, a good forum community with plenty of encouragement and suggestions on where to go/what to do after RTK... go checks it out.
JamesFFC 2 years ago 5
kanji and anime<3
ITsHardstyle 2 years ago
Nice video. Anki is a great tool. And I'm warming up to Heisig's method. Cheers.
rss313 2 years ago
anyone know a good follow up after this book?
Herujju 2 years ago
This is a really useful video and cool music bro.
CyrusValentine 2 years ago
Thanks I might buy this!
BrandnEwkid 2 years ago
Great review. This book has worked wonders for me since I finished a couple of months ago. The only thing I think should be added to this review is the "Reviewing the Kanji" web site. It's a community site where people using RTK help each other out with coming up stories. Even if you don't use the stories, there is a decent built in SRS and an excellent community forum for discussing different methods and approaches in learning Japanese.
RobotsAnger 2 years ago
"Aruarian Dance." Nice choice. This review explains exactly what the book does. I just started this book yesterday and flew right threw the first 3 lessons. It's so simple (so far), it's awesome. I love when great thinkers (like Heisig) come up with an idea that strays from the status quo and changes peoples' lives.
ejc5105 2 years ago 7
Thanks... I'm glad you like the review. I agree Heisig is simple, yet challenging.. And his goals are unique in that he's having you learn all of them at once rather then 500 at a time.
r3draq0n 2 years ago 2
Nice review! I like Heisig's approach, because it's similar to the Japanese approach. The Japanese know all the readings and meanings before they ever start kanji, so in my opinion there's no harm in being able to write all the kanji before knowing the readings.
crystalandweldon 2 years ago
I am a heisig fan myself, however, I have to disagree with you on how Japanese children learn Kanji. My daughter attends a local school (ポートランド日本人学校/Shokookai of Portland) and they basically randomly approach Kanji by grade. They do not cover all the kanji that contain "fire" in one lump, nor do they build an explicit story to recall the character/ordering.
brianobush 2 years ago
By "similar" I meant what I stated directly afterward. Paraphrasing what I meant: "they break the task down." So if we say learning a kanji is learning the word, reading, and writing, then we can say a Japanese child learns the word and reading and afterward learns the writing. A Heisiger does the opposite (but similar thing) of learning the writing, then afterward the word and reading. I didn't mean that Japanese children use mnemonics, nor do they follow Heisig's ordering.
crystalandweldon 2 years ago
i have to agree with Brian. Japanese students do learn the reading almost immediately with the kanji because they need to learn the word & concept of the kanji along with the actual kanji itself. While we already know what the word's meaning is we just need to know how to write it. Likewise Heisig delays the reading much later.. while Japanese students must know this reading by the end of that year. These small differences are what make Heisig so distinct from any other method around.
r3draq0n 2 years ago
dude how many kanji do yo know I just bought the book I hope it helps with my chukyuu nihongo and genki 2 book but the only thing is i don't know enough kanji I say i know between 350-400 kanji
hanamid 2 years ago
"Dude" I live in Japan and 400 kanji will probably be enough to live here decently. I don't know about tests though... the real truth is... there's no "Easy Secret" to learning kanji... just keep hitt'n everyday like a kanji-krazed mo-fo.
ther3dragon 2 years ago