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KANJI CLINIC

LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Oct 16, 2007
Self-study sites welcome you to the world of kanji
When I first suggested in this column using Internet resources for learning kanji in 2001, a Yahoo search yielded 12,700 hits for "kanji learning." That number has now reached a staggering 1.4 million. New, sophisticated online kanji self-study resources are increasingly enabling foreign kanji learners to take charge of their own learning at home.
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Nov 4, 2004
Thinking of naming your baby 'Spiderman'? Think again
Unlike that of many countries, the Japanese government has the legal authority to prevent parents from giving their children certain names -- say the kanji incarnation of "Spiderman."
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Oct 14, 2004
New options raise the stakes in the 'Name that Baby' game
Since middle names are not used in Japan, the parents of a newborn need only agree on one name for their offspring. This is probably just as well: Choosing a kanji name involves a whole host of complex considerations, and while some couples settle on a name written in kana (Japan's phonetic script), the majority opt for a moniker of one to three kanji for their little bundles of joy.
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Nov 20, 2003
What's the point in learning how to write kanji?
Joe Lauer, a long-term American resident of Hiroshima, sent the following feedback on a workshop I conducted to promote the Kanji Proficiency Examination (Kanken), a standardized test that measures both kanji reading and writing ability:
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Oct 9, 2003
Kanji tattoos are primarily for Western eyes
Tattoo culture in Japan, especially among Japan's gangster element, has a rich history. While some young Japanese are breaking the traditional taboo and obtaining discreet tattoos, they almost never opt to have Chinese characters etched permanently on their bodies. Kanji tattoos are a Western phenomenon.
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Sep 18, 2003
A trove of kanji-learning treasure in cyberspace
Vacation is over and kanji learners at schools around the planet are once again cracking the books. Increasingly, they and their teachers -- as well as self-directed English-speaking kanji learners of all ages -- are supplementing paper-based publications with online learning resources. Today, Kanji Clinic invites you to join its Third Annual Cyberspace Treasure Hunt, a quest for kanji-learning gems on the Web.
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Mar 20, 2003
Katakana-happy Japan must again look to China
During times of friendly relations with Western nations, the Japanese have laid out a linguistic welcome mat to foreign vocabulary items, particularly English.
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Oct 11, 2002
Kanji power unlocks the secret room of Japanese literature
Surely many of you, including overseas readers of The Japan Times online, live within 100 km of a Japanese-language bookstore or a university with a collection of Japanese books. Japanese literature is available, but confronting the sheer volume of offerings can be overwhelming.
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Aug 30, 2002
Cyberspace -- the final frontier of kanji-learning
Last fall, I reported the results of my search for kanji-learning gold in cyberspace. Today, in this second report, I am happy to inform you that the panning has never been better.
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Apr 26, 2002
Forget the textbooks and discover the pleasure of real books
At the start of each new school year, I would confidently advise my university students: "Becoming a fluent reader in English is like learning to play the piano -- it requires constant practice.
LIFE / Language / KANJI CLINIC
Mar 29, 2002
Seize the reins and blaze your own kanji-learning trail
Dear Dario Simunovic,
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