
This is a book for complete beginners, targeted at non-Japanese individuals who barely understand any Japanese.
For Chapter 1, the kanji-loving American author has carefully picked out 100 kanji frequently used in daily life, with a focus around basic kanji learned in first and second grade!
Kanji are introduced alongside interesting phrases and cute illustrations that use them. Visual introductions are also used to show the evolution of kanji from cursive writing styles to the standard writing style. It is also packed full of information such as how kanji came about, how to use kanji based on the author's own experiences, and more.
Chapter 2 introduces familiar kanji such as those having to do with bodies, numbers, colors, and more in lists separated by field!
Before you begin a serious study of kanji, use this book to develop an interest and a love for them.