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LexiKAN
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Version
2.0
LexiKAN is a powerful computer program designed to
help you learn to read and write Japanese kanji,
hiragana, and katakana. The program contains all
1,985 Jouyou kanji. Using the LexiKAN kanji drawing
tool, you can practice writing each character with
the mouse using a calligraphy-like drawing system
that provides stroke-by-stroke feedback on the
correct placement and order of your strokes. You can
adjust the drawing and feedback options, such as
drawing style, stroke-order enforcement, feedback
timing, and required precision, in order to tailor
the system's response to your learning style.
In the reading flashcard mode, you can practice
recognition of kanji characters using a Multiple
Choice or Fill-in-the-Blank 'Quiz Mode'. Reading and
writing practice modes are also available for
hiragana and katakana. With the kanji drawing tool,
look up characters in the Jouyou kanji database using
character recognition, or search traditionally by
on/kun reading or English meaning.
LexiKAN also supports the EDICT Japanese-English
electronic dictionary file. With the file downloaded
from the LexiKAN website, the program has access to
over 100,000 entries for use as a searchable
electronic dictionary. Lookup any Japanese word using
kanji, reading, or English meaning, and save it as a
compound flashcard for use in the quiz modes.
Flashcards are arranged in LexiKAN using Word Groups
which can be created manually, imported, downloaded
for free from the LexiKAN website, or generated
automatically by the program using the LexiKAN
Flashcard Builder tool. Use this wizard-style dialog
to build a complete customized syllabus containing
both kanji and related compound vocabulary. The
Flashcard Builder will instantly create kanji
flashcards based on grade level or using the index
numbers in one of ten popular kanji reference books.
With the EDICT file installed, it will also create
related compound vocabulary words containing the
kanji in each Word Group.
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