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Now Out: Essay 1389 on 床 (bed; floor; alcove)
Mar 14, 2025
The 564th essay has posted! Essay 1389 on 床 (bed; floor; alcove) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:
From "hotbed" to "sickbed," see how the Japanese use 床 as "bed,...On Deck
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Mar 7, 2025
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Now Out: Essay 1738 on 姫 (princess; small)
Mar 7, 2025
The 563rd essay has posted! Essay 1738 on 姫 (princess; small) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:
Learn about 姫 in the names of princesses in famous Japanese stories. Also see how 姫 appears in...On Deck
Coming Next: Essay 1738 on 姫 (princess; small)
Feb 28, 2025
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Now Out: February 2025 Newsletter, "Crossing the Ocean of Kanji"
Feb 28, 2025
The February newsletter "Crossing the Ocean of Kanji" is now out! It presents 3 essays, 2 Thematic Bundles, contest results, and more! The newsletter includes these images, among others:
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