These tips work really for me. Share your best tips and methods for learning and memorizing kanji! About the MochiKanji App - iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/mochikanji-learn-japanese/id1463353686 - Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mochimochi.android.an&hl=en_US - Website: kanji.mochidemy.com/en/welcome
Hi Dan! Thank you so much for a good review of the MochiKanji app, and a useful video as well. MochiMochi wishes you and your channel more success with the great content you bring to your audience!
As aways a well balanced mix of different learning materials is always good. same goes for learning styles. Another thing which helps a lot is emotion and expierence. if you happen to make an embarassing mistake or you have a great expierence with people you newly met you will keep remembering those situations and things you learned. 皆さん頑張って下さい！
That's a very good point! I never considered having an emotional connection to learning as a tip per se, though it is certainly valid. I agree that certain triggers can allow one's memory to serve as a connection to recall experiential learning. Thank you for that!
I love this feature. I still think writing out the kanji and practicing the stroke orders work best of my memorization and recognition. And I can practice again and again in the app! Are you a kanji master yet? 😇
I just started using MochiKanji after watching this video. The spaced repetition feature keeps me on track, so I never forget the kanji I’ve learned. I love it 😘
Conversation of MochiKanji is awesome. Practicing speaking and pronunciation has made me more confident with my Japanese. But this feature is just for fun or travelers, so don't rely on it too much
Very cool! I liked learning about the stroke order as I neve really thought about it that before. Practicing it in the app looks like it's a puzzle/game. Neat!
Hi Dan. Can you explain why the stroke order matters? When we write in English or French, it doesn't matter which part of a letter we trace first. Why is it different in Japanese? I get calligraphy, but it's not like we're going around writing with ink and a brush anymore in every day life, and most of the kanji one will read will be on a sign, screen, or printed. So does it really matter? Thanks 😊
It certainly matters. And I cover why from 8:41. Each kanji is build from radicals, and those radicals from specific strokes. While a kanji may look similar to another, a stroke can change it's meaning. Not the direction or order of it, but in the addition or subtraction of one. The stroke order not only helps with knowing the radicals and building the kanji, it also helps with clarity as most every kanji is the same size and is meant to occupy the same space equally to the next. It keep is consistent. In makes it easier to recognize and interpret the characters, even when written quickly or informally. Flow and balance. If you looks at old-style kanji, traditional stroke order is designed to create a sense of flow and balance in the character. This is particularly important in calligraphy, as you mentioned, where the beauty and elegance of the writing are highly valued. Cultural Significance. Following the correct stroke order is seen as a sign of respect for the cultural heritage of kanji. It demonstrates a commitment to learning and mastering the language. One can be judged on how well or poorly they can write Japanese. Efficient. Learning the correct stroke order can help in memorizing kanji characters. You can develop muscle memory and improve your ability to write the characters accurately and quickly. Building a Strong Foundation. A solid understanding of stroke order is essential for further kanji learning. It provides a foundation for recognizing and writing more complex characters.
@@phanlinh874 I've been studying for almost 2 years. But really only one year strictly. One's progression is dependent on one's abilities and capabilities. If you look how long it took you to learn your native or first language, that's how long Japanese will take.
If you use the MochiKanji app, you can select the kanji menu and choose any kanji character to practice writing and the stroke order directly on your device! Then, or while using the app as a guide, you can practice writing with stationary. :)
@@thanhtranghoang8334 It's not the easiest thing in the world. Even for some Japanese, some kanji is difficult to know or remember. There are literally thousands of them. Hopefully my tips will help you improve?
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These tips work really for me. Share your best tips and methods for learning and memorizing kanji!
About the MochiKanji App
- iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/mochikanji-learn-japanese/id1463353686
- Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mochimochi.android.an&hl=en_US
- Website: kanji.mochidemy.com/en/welcome
oh, thanks
You're welcome!
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Hi Dan! Thank you so much for a good review of the MochiKanji app, and a useful video as well. MochiMochi wishes you and your channel more success with the great content you bring to your audience!
Thank you for making Japanese and kanji learning fun I'm happy to make these videos and share with as many people as possible!
The app’s reminders are so well-timed! MochiKanji keeps me motivated to study without feeling like it’s nagging me.
Golden Time is golden.
I hope your Japanese learning journey is going well?
Golden Time reminders in MochiKanji are such a unique feature
@@petuniaacuy6863 Absolutely. It takes away the worry of your own scheduling to have automatic reminders.
I've struggled to stay consistent with kanji learning, but MochiKanji’s reminders really help. No more missing review sessions
@@june6720 Golden Time is golden. I hope you're becoming more confident in your kanji skills?
As aways a well balanced mix of different learning materials is always good. same goes for learning styles.
Another thing which helps a lot is emotion and expierence. if you happen to make an embarassing mistake or you have a great expierence with people you newly met you will keep remembering those situations and things you learned.
皆さん頑張って下さい！
That's a very good point! I never considered having an emotional connection to learning as a tip per se, though it is certainly valid.
I agree that certain triggers can allow one's memory to serve as a connection to recall experiential learning.
Thank you for that!
MochiKanji’s stroke-by-stroke guides are perfect for a beginner like me. I don’t just memorize - I feel like I understand the kanji.
I love this feature. I still think writing out the kanji and practicing the stroke orders work best of my memorization and recognition. And I can practice again and again in the app!
Are you a kanji master yet? 😇
I’m not even studying Japanese, but your videos are so interesting. You make learning kanji sound doable!
I'm so glad to hear.
I hope you could learn something from my videos?
I just started using MochiKanji after watching this video. The spaced repetition feature keeps me on track, so I never forget the kanji I’ve learned. I love it 😘
I agree. Also, how about the J Dictionary is easy to look up words you need to check up on?
The kanji lessons on MochiKanji are fun! They’re short and to the point, which is perfect for quick study sessions during breaks.
@@jinjin6543 Exactly. I never feel overwhelmed, and I can stop or continue if I feel it's enough or want to do more.
Thank you for making kanji approachable and not so scary 😍
Thank you for watching! Small simple steps, consistency, and repetition are key🔑
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Your video is so great 👍👍👍
Thank you for watching ✌️
I hope I could provide some useful insight for you?
Conversation of MochiKanji is awesome. Practicing speaking and pronunciation has made me more confident with my Japanese. But this feature is just for fun or travelers, so don't rely on it too much
@@BinhLam-cc6vx It's a good stepping stone and starting point for beginners.
Solid advice for learning, Dan.
@@etherdog I hope it's helpful. What is your goal with learning Japanese?
Thank you! Just starting my kanji journey, and these tips are super helpful
@@marymoris I'm glad these tips are useful for you.
Please let us know how it goes 😊
Very cool! I liked learning about the stroke order as I neve really thought about it that before. Practicing it in the app looks like it's a puzzle/game. Neat!
@@Kimadian1 Stroke order in the beginning seems like an added layer of difficulty, but when practiced it makes kanji much easier to write and recall.
Hi Dan, thank you for your video. This helps me alot!! Will try MochiKanji now 🥰
@@johnstephen2908 頑張って！Let us know how your progress goes! 😊
i find your videos always meticulous in content which is so helpful. I truly appreciate your hard work. how long have you been in Japan?
Thank you so much! In Fukuoka for about 14 months now. And Osaka, years ago, for one year.
Have you been as well?
Hi Dan. Can you explain why the stroke order matters? When we write in English or French, it doesn't matter which part of a letter we trace first. Why is it different in Japanese? I get calligraphy, but it's not like we're going around writing with ink and a brush anymore in every day life, and most of the kanji one will read will be on a sign, screen, or printed. So does it really matter? Thanks 😊
It certainly matters. And I cover why from 8:41.
Each kanji is build from radicals, and those radicals from specific strokes. While a kanji may look similar to another, a stroke can change it's meaning. Not the direction or order of it, but in the addition or subtraction of one.
The stroke order not only helps with knowing the radicals and building the kanji, it also helps with clarity as most every kanji is the same size and is meant to occupy the same space equally to the next. It keep is consistent. In makes it easier to recognize and interpret the characters, even when written quickly or informally.
Flow and balance. If you looks at old-style kanji, traditional stroke order is designed to create a sense of flow and balance in the character. This is particularly important in calligraphy, as you mentioned, where the beauty and elegance of the writing are highly valued.
Cultural Significance. Following the correct stroke order is seen as a sign of respect for the cultural heritage of kanji. It demonstrates a commitment to learning and mastering the language. One can be judged on how well or poorly they can write Japanese.
Efficient. Learning the correct stroke order can help in memorizing kanji characters. You can develop muscle memory and improve your ability to write the characters accurately and quickly.
Building a Strong Foundation. A solid understanding of stroke order is essential for further kanji learning. It provides a foundation for recognizing and writing more complex characters.
I am Chinese. Kanji is the easiest part of learning Japanese for me.
@@u216 I should think so. How about the grammar structure? Or pronunciations?
how long have you been studying Japanese? How long does it take to be fluent in this language?
@@phanlinh874 I've been studying for almost 2 years. But really only one year strictly.
One's progression is dependent on one's abilities and capabilities. If you look how long it took you to learn your native or first language, that's how long Japanese will take.
Manga is my main reason for learning Japanese 😂. Could you recommend me some manga for beginners?
@@TrisAgnes I think 'Yotsuba&!' (よつばと!) is pretty cute and funny, and decent for beginners. Do you know it?
how to write Kanji correctly?
If you use the MochiKanji app, you can select the kanji menu and choose any kanji character to practice writing and the stroke order directly on your device!
Then, or while using the app as a guide, you can practice writing with stationary. :)
Chinese kanji is quite smiliar as Jpanese, Still hard for me to remember Janpanese kanji.
@@陈轶-i4g Being exposed to Mandarin or Cantonese and Chinese writing characters helps many be more familiar with Japanese kanji, and vice versa.
Kanji has always been my weak point 😓
@@thanhtranghoang8334 It's not the easiest thing in the world. Even for some Japanese, some kanji is difficult to know or remember. There are literally thousands of them. Hopefully my tips will help you improve?