Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Five Myths about Kanji and Kanji Learning. |
| Authors: |
Mori, Yoshiko |
| Source: |
Japanese Language & Literature. Apr2012, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p143-169. 27p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Second language acquisition, *Foreign language education, Kanji, Japanese people, Mythology |
| Geographic Terms: |
Japan |
| Abstract: |
Many learners of Japanese as a second/foreign language (L2) consider kanji one of the most challenging aspects of Japanese learning. This article examines the validity of five common views on kanji learning that L2 Japanese learners often have: 1. There are too many kanji characters to learn; 2. Kanji makes Japanese reading difficult; 3. It is easy to guess the exact meaning of an unfamiliar kanji word because its elements provide sufficient information about the kanji's meaning; 4. Because the primary function of kanji is to represent meaning, sound plays an unimportant role in kanji recognition; and 5. Rote memorization is the only way to learn kanji. Research findings suggest that these are actually myths, and that positive attitudes toward kanji, and constructive approaches to specific learning tasks increase the chances for individuals to become strategic kanji leaners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
