Radicals

[SpectralHarlequin]

In the beginning of my Kanji & Kana book (W. Hadamitzky and M. Spahn) it lists 79 radicals. Do each have their own pronunciations and meanings? If so, where can I study them (a.k.a. through a website)? I've been wondering about this for quite some time but was ashamed to ask. I thought that if I studied the radicals I would better understand the kanji. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

~ S.A.

[VampireGirl1314]

Originally Posted by SpectralHarlequin

In the beginning of my Kanji & Kana book (W. Hadamitzky and M. Spahn) it lists 79 radicals. Do each have their own pronunciations and meanings? If so, where can I study them (a.k.a. through a website)? I've been wondering about this for quite some time but was ashamed to ask. I thought that if I studied the radicals I would better understand the kanji. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

~ S.A.

well i cant promise that this will help but i would google it online and find the website that is the only thing i can think of sorry if it doesnt help.>^_^<

[MMM]

Originally Posted by SpectralHarlequin

In the beginning of my Kanji & Kana book (W. Hadamitzky and M. Spahn) it lists 79 radicals. Do each have their own pronunciations and meanings? If so, where can I study them (a.k.a. through a website)? I've been wondering about this for quite some time but was ashamed to ask. I thought that if I studied the radicals I would better understand the kanji. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

~ S.A.

Studying and memorizing radicals is like sudying and memorizing greek and latin roots in English. It is very helpful in the long term, but not really recommended if you are just starting out. I mean if you have the time, great, but isn't the most efficient way if you really are a true beginner.

[timelesssymphony]

radicals help with grouping and learning new kanji but aren't must know especially for a beginner like MMM said