Practical Kanji Series

This textbook is for college students and working adults who need to learn the kanji found on
newspapers and the Internet and read about the modern-day Japanese society.

Practical Kanji － 500 Basic Kanji Vol.1・２

The textbooks cover frequently-found words with the goal

of helping students comprehend newspaper articles.
Volumes 1 and 2 cover 250 kanji characters each, or a
total of 500 characters at N4 and N5 levels. Includes
English and Vietnamese translations, CD with pronunciations,
and a semi-transparent red bookmark that blocks the readings of kanji characters
for effective lessons in reading, writing, and listening.

Practical Kanji － 700 Kanji for the Modern World Vol.1・2

Select lists of kanji characters and vocabulary that are frequently found in news articles on the
modern Japanese society. Volumes 1 and 2 cover 350 characters each, or a total of 700
characters at N3-N1 levels, as well as approximately 3500 words, so that students will learn to
comprehend technical and professional text materials. Kanji vocabulary is expanded through
context. Reading comprehension is improved through listening, reading, and writing.

■ List of Topics of PRACTICAL KANJI -700 Kanji for the Modern World
Vol.1
① The Japanese Archipelago ⑬ The situation in Japan Concerning
② Japanese Industries Students Entering Further Education
③ Japan’s Foreign Trade ⑭ Japan’s Declining Birthrate and Aging
④ Japan’s Business Fluctuations Population
⑤ Japan’s Political Structure ⑮ Japan’s Employment Issues
⑥ Cabinet ⑯ Japan’s Agricultural Attempts
⑦ International Summit Conference ⑰ News Headline
⑧ United Nations ⑱ Interview
⑨ Security Guarantees ⑲ News
⑩ Global Warming Countermeasures ⑳ Living, Lifestyle
⑪ Japan’s Energy Problem ㉑ Business
⑫ Issues of the Network Society ㉒ Advertisements
Vol.2
① Animation Director Miyazaki Hayao ⑫ Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
② Grand Sumo Tournament ⑬ Economic Polices
③ Natsume Soseki ⑭ Work-style Reforms
④ Japanese and Religion ⑮ Financial Statements
⑤ Cultural News ⑯ News Headline (1)
⑥ Disaster Prevention ⑰ Medical Information
– Natural Disasters ⑱ Artificial Intelligence
⑦ Disaster Prevention – Earthquakes ⑲ Space Development
⑧ Social News ⑳ Criminal Cases
⑨ Elections ㉑ Citizen Judge System
⑩ Refugee Olympic Athletes Team ㉒ News Headline (2)
⑪ Cracking Down on Smuggling