Easy Japanese Crossword Puzzles: Using Kana

Rita L. Lampkin

December 2, 1998

Easy Japanese Crossword Puzzles: Using Kana by Rita L. Lampkin is a great way to learn Japanese! This fun and accessible book presents 200 easy-to-solve puzzles designed to help students of all levels gain confidence in reading and writing kana, the two Japanese syllabaries. Whether you’re a total beginner or a student who needs to review the basics, this book is just the right size and difficulty level to test your skills. Each puzzle contains 10-15 kana characters and gives you the English meaning of each character, so you can see how they fit together to form Japanese words. You’ll get plenty of practice reading and writing words like person, house, rowing boat, and banana. You’ll also gain an appreciation for the cultural context behind the words, with explanations that delve into issues such as seasonal romance, the complexities of a teacher-student relationship, and the traditional use of the tea ceremony.As you progress through the puzzles, you’ll be able to test your knowledge and improve your speed. The puzzles are graded according to level of difficulty, with Easy, Moderate, and Challenging sections. As you tackle each puzzle, you’ll increase your understanding of how to form and recognize kana characters and gain proficiency in reading and writing them, building the foundation for more advanced studies. With Easy Japanese Crossword Puzzles: Using Kana, you’ll have fun and gain confidence in your language studies.