Traditional Japanese Kanji: Reading, Writing, and Calligraphy

Traditional Japanese Kanji: Reading, Writing, and Calligraphy

Traditional Japanese Kanji: Reading, Writing, and Calligraphy

An introduction to traditional Japanese kanji that combines language and art. Students learn the meaning and pronunciation of kanji radicals and associated vocabulary, practice writing and calligraphic drawing, and review characters through guided practice and games. The course emphasizes visual recognition and hands-on writing practice of introduced kanji.

Traditional Japanese Kanji: Reading, Writing, and Calligraphy

Paid once.

Level
Mixed Level
Ages
7–12
Duration
30 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
10

Class Experience

An introduction to traditional Japanese kanji that combines language and art. Students learn the meaning and pronunciation of kanji radicals and associated vocabulary, practice writing and calligraphic drawing, and review characters through guided practice and games. The course emphasizes visual recognition and hands-on writing practice of introduced kanji.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and read introduced kanji radicals and common kanji

  • Explain the meaning and pronunciation of taught radicals and vocabulary

  • Write and draw kanji using guided calligraphic techniques

  • Recognize and recall the set of radicals and everyday kanji presented in class

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T. K. Bhavani

Joined August, 2026

4.6

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An experienced Japanese instructor with a Master's degree and teaching assistant background in middle, high school, and tertiary classrooms. Over the past several years, this instructor has worked as a private Japanese tutor and developed courses in kanji writing, calligraphy, ka…

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