Learn 1,200+ Japanese Words Completing Over 100 Puzzles

These puzzles are specially designed to maximize kanji reading repetition practice and strengthen your kanji reading skills. Each unique puzzle introduces 12 new Japanese words conveniently paired with their furigana reading and English translation. Words are cleverly hidden among a combination of kanji taken from other words in the same puzzle. This innovative format allows you to recall each kanji many times in a short time span, rivaling or even surpassing the benefits of flashcard study methods—and best of all, it’s so much fun that it doesn’t feel like studying!

A comprehensive list of all 1,200+ essential vocabulary words used in the puzzles is conveniently categorized and ordered alphabetically in the back of the book. This list is an incredibly useful study aid to look up words you have already discovered and to compare and contrast words that share the same kanji and meaning.

Solutions for each puzzle are included in the back of the book as well for easy look up. Thoughtfully organized and spanning over 20 topics, each puzzle introduces new words and kanji at the perfect pace and repetition making them easy to learn and remember. After completing these puzzles, you will master everyday Japanese by being able to read and understand the core kanji and words most commonly used in Japanese newspapers and magazines. Japanese Word Search doubles as a fantastic collection of more than 100 stimulating puzzles and as a valuable and fresh approach to learning Japanese. Begin playing today!