Basic Kanji Book, Volume 1

This popular and well-reviewed textbook is the ideal reference for students of Japanese who seek a firm foundational knowledge of the most important kanji for daily use. Volume 1 teaches approximately 250 of the most useful kanji, organized thematically and accompanied by exercises to practice writing and reading comprehension. Each chapter's exercises also include previously learned vocabulary and review sections to "recycle" and reinforce the subject matter through truly useful practice. Volume 2, covering 250 more kanji, is also available.