Japanese Resource Review #24: Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary!!

Another video sponsored by one of our own in our community: Yuki Kobayashi of the Discord group! :D Thank you for sending us such a great little book to review this week!

After a thorough hands on review I can honestly say this has become my new favorite Japanese resource I've found this year. Waaaaay more than a mere kanji dictionary, this could easily be used to learn kanji AND vocabulary! A professor friend of mine recommended this to me last Fall as something he sincerely hoped would be on all his student's shelves... and for good reason. Wanna see more of what lies inside this fantastic Japanese resource? Let's take a look into the Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary!!

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[yukikobayashi]

I knew this one would live up to what people said about it and I'm even more happy to hear it got chads seal of approval as one of the few ACTUAL books he'd recommend, At first it did seem a little pricey but the amount of information and work put into this book makes it a steal in my opinion. It's no wonder why you friend swore by it... hope this helps out a bunch of people in their decision making✌ and thanks again chad for you voice in the community.

[grayfox]

I watch so many of your videos but this is the first time I’m actually seeing one “on time” and not years later haha. Pretty stoked tbh haha

[francesbell]

I was lucky to find this book preloved. It's great.

[plancube]

I bought this dictionary 25 years ago and I still use it. The SKIP method to look for a kanji is so convenient and easy to use ! Core meaning key words are so useful to remember the meaning of each character. This is, by far, the best kanji dictionary for learners ever !

[kelechic]

I was literally thinking today that I wanted a physical dictionary. Chad you've saved me again

[Izkata]

Amazon doesn't show us the inside of the book, so your explanation of what's actually in it (including the skip system overview which I think will be most useful to me; I'm learning for fun in my free time) was extremely useful. Also it looks like there's now a Second Edition.

[zyhon]

Great video as always!! Thank You Chad.

[Sakurasan]

You should review the quartet textbooks and workbooks

[thsudy]

Anyone else have all the books and materials but just doesn’t study at all like me?

[imawakarimasu]

Damn You Chad! Now I want one for Christmas!
Thank you for all you do.

[Rumeel]

Great amazing video!!!! Do you think the "Study Kanji" app is enough to learn kanji?

[NebelungFlower]

Hey, thanks for the video, recently subscribed and I love your channel! I don't know if you review digital resources, but there's a kanji app that's honestly amazing and I was wondering if you could review it. It's called Kanji Study and it works as both a dictionary and a learning tool. I feel like it does as much as the dictionary book you just reviewed, and more, so I'd be really interested to see what you think!

[wardm]

Serious question: What light novels are y'all reading that you don't encounter "fairy magic" all that frequently? 🤔

[tankeryy]

that shelf trophy joke is relatable xD

Edit (March 17, 2022): Got the book and i love it!

[pixelvapour]

Would it be worth getting this book if I'm already using Kodansha Kanji Learners Course and the supplementary Kodansha Anki deck?

[echelonangel]

Good 'ol insomnia hour...time to watch Chad 😅

[nataliewebster]

Do you think it would work well alongside Remembering the Kanji (which I am currently working my way through)? Or would you say to finish that book first then maybe get this later on? Thanks! :) Merry Xmas!

[twixie__]

do i still have to buy a separate japanese vocab book if i buy kodansha kanji book?since kodansha has vocabs too 😅

[obiclankenobi]

Does this go along with learning the kanji form them

[lordfire]

You want to support EVERY book you review?? 👀👀 That romanji dictionary would like a word