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Resource guide for JPN 101 and 102

金将 (Shogi piece "gold general")

Shoji piece with the kanji 'kin'

Shogi piece with the word 'kin' written on it. Kin (gold) was 2021's kanji of the year as designated by the 財団法人日本漢字能力検定協会 (Japanese Kanji Proficiency Society). Pièce d'un jeu de Shogi: le général d'or by Surligne CC by SA 4.

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About This Guide

This guide is designed for Japanese language students at Windward Community College. It contains supplemental resources such as kana and kanji workbooks, as well as cultural and historical resources for further reading. 

In this guide, you'll find links to selected books, websites, and informational resources. For immediate assistance with these resources or your research, please visit the WCC Library Help Desk during library open hours or call (808) 235-7338.

The Japanese Language (A Short History)

Japanese Language at WCC

Windward Community College offers Japanese 101 and 102 with Sensei Akiko Swan. To learn more about these classes, read through the course descriptions in WCC's Course Catalog

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