Studying Kanji? Why You Need a Paper Dictionary!
Studying kanji? This might surprise you.
Many learners today use apps to look up kanji. You can't blame them! It’s fast and convenient! But if you're serious about mastering kanji and retaining what you learn, you might want to go old school for at least some of your study.
In this video, I show you how to look up kanji using a traditional paper dictionary. It takes more effort, but that’s exactly why it works. You engage more senses, notice more details, and remember better.
We’ll cover: - What radicals (部首) are - The 3 main ways to look up a kanji - A step-by-step example using 語 (as in 日本語) I’ll also explain why analog methods can help you deepen your learning, not just speed it up.
Learning how to use a paper kanji dictionary is a skill that will not only help you remember the kanji, but it will also deepen your understanding of how they are constructed.
If you already use a paper dictionary, let me know in the comments on YouTube! I'd love to hear about your experience.