Now Out: Essay 1590 on 彫 (to carve), Some Exciting Announcements, and 3 New-Monics

The 349th essay has posted! Essay 1590 on 彫 (to carve; sculpt; chisel; tattoo) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:

Do you know the purpose of the tiny sculptures known as netsukes? Do you know...

Now Out: Radical Note 165 on the "Topped Rice" Radical, 1 Revision, and 3 New-Monics

Radical Note 165 on 釆, the "topped rice" radical, has posted. This resource is free!

Also, a revision of the following essay is now available:

essay 1989 on 巾 (cloth, towel; width; “cloth...

This Tokyo signpost seems to indicate that one has arrived at the heart of darkness:

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Here's what you can expect next on Joy o' Kanji (and this represents a change of plan):

September 13: Radical Note 165 on 釆, the "topped rice" radical

September 19: ...