I'm thrilled to announce the launch of Thematic Bundles! These are groups of four essays that have something essential in common. Just as a strong bond between two people produces a whole...

Dec 5, 2023

Now Out: 13 Revisions - What's New

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essay 99 on 京 (capital; Tokyo; Kyoto)
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Dec 1, 2023

Now Out: Essay 1351 on 寿 (congratulations; longevity; lifespan; ス sound) - What's New

The 508th essay has posted! Essay 1351 on 寿 (congratulations; longevity; lifespan; ス sound) is now available for purchase. Here's a...

Nov 30, 2023

Now Out: November Newsletter, "Harnessing the Power of Kanji" - What's New

The November newsletter "Harnessing the Power of Kanji" is now out! It presents recent essays, contest information, and more, and contains these image...

Nov 17, 2023

Now Out: Essay 1705 on 鉢 (bowl) and 9 Revisions - What's New

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Nov 9, 2023

Now Out: Essay 1747 on 瓶 (bottle) and 3 Revisions - What's New

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Nov 3, 2023

Now Out: Essay 2084 on 那 (ナ sound) and 5 Revisions - What's New

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Oct 31, 2023

Now Out: October Newsletter, "Miraculous Transformations" - What's New

The October newsletter "Miraculous Transformations" is now out! It presents recent essays, contest information, and more, and contains these images, a...

Oct 31, 2023

Now Out: 10 New Revisions - What's New

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essay 1022 on 謁 (meeting with a high-ranking person)
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Oct 27, 2023

Now Out: 10 Revisions - What's New

I had planned to publish an essay today, but that wasn't possible because a key team member had a medical emergency in the family. I may publish that essay in a few days, or I may end up waitin...

Oct 20, 2023

Now Out: Essay 1265 on 酵 (fermentation) - What's New

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Oct 13, 2023

Now Out: Essay 1378 on 循 (circulation) and 6 Revisions - What's New

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Oct 6, 2023

Now Out: Essay 1978 on 蓋 (cover) - What's New

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Sep 30, 2023

Now Out: September Newsletter, "Celebrating 500 Essays!" - What's New

The September newsletter "Celebrating 500 Essays" is now out! It presents recent essays, the final Radical Notes, contest information, and more,...

Sep 28, 2023

Now Out: Essay 1346 on 朱 (vermilion) and 12 Revisions - What's New

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