For N3, he introduced radicals as “character families.” He called the “walking” radical (辶) the “traveler’s leg.” Every kanji containing it— 道 (road), 進 (advance), 逃 (escape)—told a story of movement.
On day ninety, all three passed their respective JLPT levels. For N3, he introduced radicals as “character families
Kenji didn’t answer. He knew why. The wall between read and truly understand was made of kanji. For N3, he introduced radicals as “character families