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Four Revisions Now Out
Feb 25, 2025
These essay revisions are now available:
- essay 1261 on 絞 (to strangle; wring)
- essay 1829 on 麻 (hemp, flax; to become numb; “hemp” radical)
- essay 1989 on 巾 (cloth,...
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Coming Next: Essay 1118 on 含 (to include) Plus the Feb. Newsletter
Feb 21, 2025
Here's what you can expect next on Joy o' Kanji:
February 28: Essay 1118 on 含 (to include, contain)
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Now Out: Essay 1181 on 襟 (collar) and 3 Revisions
Feb 21, 2025
The 561st essay has posted! Essay 1181 on 襟 (collar, lapel; neck; in one's heart) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:

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Coming Next: Essay 1760 on 侮 (to disdain; insult)
Feb 14, 2025
Here's what you can expect next on Joy o' Kanji:
February 21: Essay 1181 on 襟 (collar, lapel; in one's heart)...
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Now Out: Essay 1760 on 侮 (to disdain; insult) and 1 Revision
Feb 14, 2025
The 560th essay has posted! Essay 1760 on 侮 (to disdain; insult) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:
