Why We Don't Teach Readings (yet!) As mentioned in the introduction video to this series ( ruclips.net/video/RKWrWRFyfYo/видео.html ), it is my philosophy that it is a WASTE OF TIME to learn the readings for each kanji in isolation. I explain WHY in that video. To learn how to read kanji, I think it is best to learn WORDS that contain that kanji in the context of SENTENCES. We WILL be doing that in this series, after learning the meanings and writings for the 118 kanji in the JLPT N5 and Kanken 10 tests. So fear not! You WILL be learning how to read them in the near future. 😊
Wow i was just trying to get started with Kanji but felt overwhelmed by the lists and sources. Following this video series will make it so much easier. I can't express how grateful i am.
Your Genki and Quartet videos are the most important additions to the books in my opinion! It was visible that the more the level got difficult, more people gave up. But you still kept going and helped many people out! @@ToKiniAndy
Thank you for this. i've been taking Japanese for 9 quarters through continuing education at a local community college (had to have a covid hobby - mine were learning Japanese and to play the Harp). Because it is a continuing ed class, it meets for 2 hours once a week - we go very slowly and we hardly cover kanji at all. This is SO helpful and i'm looking forward to expanding what i know with you.
This is outstanding stuff. I appreciate you making learning materials like this freely available. Not only does your content help with learning, but it also helps me stay motivated and inspired to keep studying and practicing. Keep up the great work! And to my fellow learners, keep at it! You got this!
For the work you are doing I cannot understand why not more people are subscribed to your channel. Sir, you are making learning japanese so much more affordable and accessible. Thank you!
This is perfect for people who also want to write in Japanese. I actually gave up on that, since I focus more on listening and reading. But this course is so much fun that I want to give it another shot.
I've just started learning Japanese, which will be my 2nd language. I think your videos will definitely help me out. Especially with the Kanji. Thank you for teaching us.
I really appreciate the effort of showing both calligraphy and standard handwriting examples for the kanji. The calligraphy looks beautiful but unrealistic to how the majority of us will write
@@ToKiniAndyworthwhile for a kanji series! there's no one else teachin these, im sure it'll become a valuable asset for japanese learners for years to come.
Thank you so much....I love your teaching style so please continue. Btw, I don't skip the ads so I can help you making more contents especially how to learn kanji step by step😊
Finally got around to starting this series and am excited to learn! Thanks for keeping it all simple - I got a little notepad sized whiteboard to practice the stroke order on first and some squared paper for when I feel ready for an actual pen lol
This series is going to be an incredible tool for many people. This would become perfect if Japanese pronunciations were included in the introduction of the Kanji. Like learning any English word, we learn the words, then it's definition, and come up with synonyms on our own naturally. I think this approach would elevate the series drastically; however, even without this addition, this series is still going to be great as I have not seen other channels taking the hardcore brute force approach of actually teaching each individual Kanji. Especially in this free format
I look forward to this series, im currently roughly half way through with the kanji for the JLPT5 and Kanken 10 but only now started learning how to write them. I really like the clips where the kanji is being written. Thanks for making this series its gonna help me and a whole lot of other people to learn kanji.
あの大口の二人が四国の三一侍であるはずがない。Not sure how grammatically correct this sentence is but it a pretty good way to remember these 5 kanji. Plus it has got Samurai in it so that always spices things up.
It certainly does spice things up, although if the learner can read all those other kanji, they probably don’t need to worry about the 5 in THIS video. hahah
Am a bit confused about "four". It seams many different sources draw "person legs" different. Where some of it connected to the top of the mouth, feet connected to the walls of the box, Just floating in the mouth. Is this just handwriting or is this important like stroke order?
I find it a little confusing that while showing the brush versions we're seeing curved lines and strokes that cross each other. In the workbook or printed version (mouth, for example) it's no longer a curved stroke but straight line segments. I assume most people will be entering or using these digitally, but if one needs to write, assume it'll be OK if you learn only the handwritten and not brushed/stylized versions.
Andy, you're my last hope. I had given up on learning Japanese. Remembering the Kanji (RTK) was too frustrating for someone with little to no time who actually wants to read something. Despite having learned over 1200 kanji, they rarely appear in texts, while others show up much more frequently.
Hey, as somebody who knows hiragana/katakana, and SOME kanji, where would you suggest that one starts learning with your videos? I am learning via multiple sources and have been including quite a bit of immersion for a while, but would like to start with the basics with your videos so that I’m not missing any information. Thank you kindly.
Hey, should I use character AI chat bots? Im chatting with an AI called "Easy japanese" I started a conversation and managed to learn 4 kanjis in 10 minutes. should I continue doing this to learn kanjis?
あのさ、そのレッスンはどこまで行く？常用漢字の全部を教えるまで？漢検レベル４を終えるまで？ Up to what point are these lessons gonna be taught? Until all common use kanji are covered or until we've reached kanken level 4?
@@ToKiniAndy hmmmm that seems reasonable, since there's quite the amount of kanji and it would take years to cover all of them (depending on the video format of course)
Makes kanji easier to learn. If you ever write them they will look better. If you ever read handwriting, it may help you read bad handwriting. Those are just a few reasons. But as with literally anything, it’s completely up to you in the end. 😊
Haha I talk too fast, people complain. I slow it down. People complain. I’ve learned that people complain. haha At least with too slow, speeding it up is an easier fix than when I talk too fast. 😊
@@JackieJKENVtuber No worries! It’s hard to get the speaking speed right when using a script, so it’s just a bit of a frustrating point for me. You’re fine. 👍
I cover why in the first video in this series (Kanji 101). We won’t learn readings. We will learn WORDS that contain each kanji within sentences, which will teach us to read them. 😊
Can the 儿 part be further broken down into ノ and ⺃? I understand you're trying to build a character for future stories and I'm all for it. I just wanted to ask if I saw this correctly.
Why We Don't Teach Readings (yet!)
As mentioned in the introduction video to this series ( ruclips.net/video/RKWrWRFyfYo/видео.html ), it is my philosophy that it is a WASTE OF TIME to learn the readings for each kanji in isolation. I explain WHY in that video.
To learn how to read kanji, I think it is best to learn WORDS that contain that kanji in the context of SENTENCES. We WILL be doing that in this series, after learning the meanings and writings for the 118 kanji in the JLPT N5 and Kanken 10 tests.
So fear not! You WILL be learning how to read them in the near future. 😊
Buuuut if everyone is wondering, 一 is ichi, 二 is ni, 三 is san, 口 is kuchi, and 四 is yon.
My story for four is that if you have legs inside your mouth, now you have four legs lol
Wow i was just trying to get started with Kanji but felt overwhelmed by the lists and sources. Following this video series will make it so much easier. I can't express how grateful i am.
I’m glad to hear that it was good timing!
@@ToKiniAndyyes thank you very much
I second this sentiment. thank you Andy !
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! I’ve never been this excited to learn.
Even after having learnt almost all 常用漢字 I'm still very happy that you started this series!
Glad to hear it. And congratulations on nearly finishing the 常用漢字！
Your Genki and Quartet videos are the most important additions to the books in my opinion! It was visible that the more the level got difficult, more people gave up. But you still kept going and helped many people out! @@ToKiniAndy
The production quality of these videos are off the chart. Thank you so much for sharing these with us!
Thank you for this. i've been taking Japanese for 9 quarters through continuing education at a local community college (had to have a covid hobby - mine were learning Japanese and to play the Harp). Because it is a continuing ed class, it meets for 2 hours once a week - we go very slowly and we hardly cover kanji at all. This is SO helpful and i'm looking forward to expanding what i know with you.
I’m glad to hear that this can help supplement your classes! 😊
This is outstanding stuff. I appreciate you making learning materials like this freely available. Not only does your content help with learning, but it also helps me stay motivated and inspired to keep studying and practicing. Keep up the great work!
And to my fellow learners, keep at it! You got this!
For the work you are doing I cannot understand why not more people are subscribed to your channel. Sir, you are making learning japanese so much more affordable and accessible. Thank you!
I’m been saving and downloading these videos since my last trip to Japan. Starting now！ 頑張ります💪🏼
This is perfect for people who also want to write in Japanese. I actually gave up on that, since I focus more on listening and reading. But this course is so much fun that I want to give it another shot.
I got it right! It's amazing how simple and effective this hand/story technique is!
I've just started learning Japanese, which will be my 2nd language. I think your videos will definitely help me out. Especially with the Kanji. Thank you for teaching us.
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You are awesome Andy!!! Thank you so much for this class. Cheers from Australia
You’re very welcome! I hope that it will be helpful. And thank you for your support. 😊
All 4 right. Thanks to your illustrative guidance. ❤
I really appreciate the effort of showing both calligraphy and standard handwriting examples for the kanji.
The calligraphy looks beautiful but unrealistic to how the majority of us will write
Thanks for the feedback! I started only using the calligraphy in Lessons 2 and 3, but I’ll consider adding the handwriting back in for later lessons.
lmao this is gonna be a 500 part series if we go through 5 kanji per video
Haha! Not that many I don't think. But a LOT for sure. I've got the next couple years cut out for me.
I'll be here for all 500! :)
And I'll watch ALL of them 😊
@@ToKiniAndyworthwhile for a kanji series! there's no one else teachin these, im sure it'll become a valuable asset for japanese learners for years to come.
@@cringeypopsicle589 No one is teaching kanji? Are you sure about that? lol
Thank you so much....I love your teaching style so please continue. Btw, I don't skip the ads so I can help you making more contents especially how to learn kanji step by step😊
I just started kanji too. You’re the real MVP! 🎉
Glad that the timing was good! hehe
You’re an awesome teacher thank you for the information.
I'm watching this video though I'm a native Mandarin speaker using Hanzi/Kanji daily! Thank you for the efforts put into making these videos :)
Finally got around to starting this series and am excited to learn! Thanks for keeping it all simple - I got a little notepad sized whiteboard to practice the stroke order on first and some squared paper for when I feel ready for an actual pen lol
This series is going to be an incredible tool for many people. This would become perfect if Japanese pronunciations were included in the introduction of the Kanji. Like learning any English word, we learn the words, then it's definition, and come up with synonyms on our own naturally. I think this approach would elevate the series drastically; however, even without this addition, this series is still going to be great as I have not seen other channels taking the hardcore brute force approach of actually teaching each individual Kanji. Especially in this free format
I look forward to this series, im currently roughly half way through with the kanji for the JLPT5 and Kanken 10 but only now started learning how to write them. I really like the clips where the kanji is being written. Thanks for making this series its gonna help me and a whole lot of other people to learn kanji.
Yes. Let's do all the kanji in the universe andy 😂😂😂
Thank you. I got them all right on the quiz.
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These are so unbelievably cool.😮❤
I hope this series continues
yayyy lucky me i found your channellll! :D
It's crazy how much history is in these little characters. Since I lack originality, most of my Kanji stories were pilfered from Kanji Koohii though
It’s cool, right? And hey, nothing wrong with that!
あの大口の二人が四国の三一侍であるはずがない。Not sure how grammatically correct this sentence is but it a pretty good way to remember these 5 kanji. Plus it has got Samurai in it so that always spices things up.
It certainly does spice things up, although if the learner can read all those other kanji, they probably don’t need to worry about the 5 in THIS video. hahah
this is amazing, thanks
Haha.. I just started with kanji and got to about 50 so this series is starting just in time cuz it's starting to get complicated 😉
Wow kanji series i am all in although i know some n5 kanji starting over from begging doesn't sounds so bad when andy-san is teaching
This seems really useful!
Glad to hear it! 😊
Thx for making these useful vids👍
And thank YOU for watching them! 😊
Am a bit confused about "four". It seams many different sources draw "person legs" different. Where some of it connected to the top of the mouth, feet connected to the walls of the box, Just floating in the mouth.
Is this just handwriting or is this important like stroke order?
Well these ones I got right, so only a few more to go!
Этот канал опредеоенно недооценен... Очень подробно и полезно, спасибо!)
I find it a little confusing that while showing the brush versions we're seeing curved lines and strokes that cross each other. In the workbook or printed version (mouth, for example) it's no longer a curved stroke but straight line segments. I assume most people will be entering or using these digitally, but if one needs to write, assume it'll be OK if you learn only the handwritten and not brushed/stylized versions.
the new one could be in the distance so it looks smaller but isn't actually!
Why is 3 afraid of 4? Because 4 ate the sexy person legs..
I am not able to find the anki flash card in the website. Is it paid ?
Andy, you're my last hope. I had given up on learning Japanese. Remembering the Kanji (RTK) was too frustrating for someone with little to no time who actually wants to read something. Despite having learned over 1200 kanji, they rarely appear in texts, while others show up much more frequently.
Hey, as somebody who knows hiragana/katakana, and SOME kanji, where would you suggest that one starts learning with your videos? I am learning via multiple sources and have been including quite a bit of immersion for a while, but would like to start with the basics with your videos so that I’m not missing any information. Thank you kindly.
I went to your website and signed up. I think this should answer my question!
@@Leeummm83 hows your kanji level now? its been 9 months since your comment
Hey, should I use character AI chat bots? Im chatting with an AI called "Easy japanese" I started a conversation and managed to learn 4 kanjis in 10 minutes. should I continue doing this to learn kanjis?
I got the quiz right but I confused mouth with the number four
I always get confused between 一 (ichi) and ー (nobashibo), is there any help?
Would it be possible to learn the kanji without the story? Adding stories just confuses me more
yeah but in the long run they really help
Is it possible you could add the hiragana or katakana too
No. I will be teaching readings through words. I’m strongly against trying to learning all the readings together with each kanji.
What if I don't care if about that certain look to characters? Can't I just draw a box with 4 strokes?
あのさ、そのレッスンはどこまで行く？常用漢字の全部を教えるまで？漢検レベル４を終えるまで？
Up to what point are these lessons gonna be taught? Until all common use kanji are covered or until we've reached kanken level 4?
We'll likely do it this way until N3+Kanken 6 or 7. Then I will switch over to JUST learning vocabulary/words for each kanji. Probably. 😊
@@ToKiniAndy hmmmm that seems reasonable, since there's quite the amount of kanji and it would take years to cover all of them (depending on the video format of course)
best way to memorize 四: Unohana
The story for number 4 is awkward. So my story is that the mouth is saying his pet has 4 legs. No arms.
This would be better if you actually said the on-yomi and kin-yomi as you talked about the kanji.
Worms make me itchy (ichi).
Question: if we are not Japanese, and don’t live or work in Japan, why should we care about stroke order?
Makes kanji easier to learn. If you ever write them they will look better. If you ever read handwriting, it may help you read bad handwriting. Those are just a few reasons. But as with literally anything, it’s completely up to you in the end. 😊
Play at 1.75x speed for an understandable talking speed
Haha I talk too fast, people complain. I slow it down. People complain. I’ve learned that people complain. haha At least with too slow, speeding it up is an easier fix than when I talk too fast. 😊
@@ToKiniAndy ah, fair enough
Sorry if I sounded rude or something^^"
@@JackieJKENVtuber No worries! It’s hard to get the speaking speed right when using a script, so it’s just a bit of a frustrating point for me. You’re fine. 👍
great vid, as an argentine person i can't remotely afford the 10 the course would cost to get the anki deck and follow along, anyone got a source?
Interesting that we don't need the pronounciations / onyomi and kunyomi atm ^^
I cover why in the first video in this series (Kanji 101). We won’t learn readings. We will learn WORDS that contain each kanji within sentences, which will teach us to read them. 😊
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But you didn't tell the Japanese pronounciation of the kaji itself?!!
Nope. I explain why in the first video in this series (Kanji 101).
母 is closed first. 🤷🏻♂️
;)
actually, 亖 existed first but 四 took over because… they (used to) sound similar 🤨
Can the 儿 part be further broken down into ノ and ⺃? I understand you're trying to build a character for future stories and I'm all for it. I just wanted to ask if I saw this correctly.
It can! I actually mention this in the next video. ☺
@@ToKiniAndy which I actually watched so I should’ve noticed that 🙈 well I discovered it all by myself 🤣