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Coming Next: Essay 1672 on 曇 (cloudy)

Here's what you can expect next on Joy o' Kanji after a short break:

April 19: Essay 1672 on 曇 (cloudy)

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Now Out: Essay 1200 on 蛍 (firefly; fluorescent)

The 524th essay has posted! Essay 1200 on 蛍 (firefly; fluorescent) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:

Find out about the firefly, particularly its role in Japanese culture. You'll learn...
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On Deck

Coming Next: Essay 1200 on 蛍 (firefly; fluorescent)

Here's what you can expect next on Joy o' Kanji:

April 5: Essay 1200 on 蛍 (firefly; fluorescent)

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Now Out: March Newsletter, "The Power of the Lurking Tiger"

The March newsletter "The Power of the Lurking Tiger" is now out! It presents five essays, four Thematic Bundles, contest information, and more. The newsletter contains these images, among others:

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Now Out: Essay 1297 on 崎 (cape) and 10 Revisions

The 523rd essay has posted! Essay 1297 on 崎 (cape; small peninsula) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:

Learn about a kanji that appears in many place names. Discover etymologies for both “...
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