I know these be stupid questions but here they go.I unlocked Kanji lessons today and I’m wondering what do I have to learn from the lesson. For example: Do I learn every reading offered? Which reading do I put when tested? Do I learn examples or wait for them to appear by themselves? And is there o…

Have a read through Getting Started here: getting-started What is WaniKani? How do I do this and that? What is life? Find the answers here. It is definitely worth your time to go through it before you get to much further along. It covers most of the questi…

You’ll start with one for the kanji, then learn others in vocabulary lessons which use that kanji. I think it makes it a bit easier than trying to memorize multiple readings all at once. Just sort of grow into them.

[image] Sirius_San: But do you mind explaining me what’s up with only 1 pronunciation being offered. I might be missing something tho If you are asking why there is only one recording though there are two readings, this is because they only have one recording for each item. The recorded readi…

Maybe they’re asking why not both on’ and kun’yomi are being taught?

Any other readings will end up being reinforced through vocabulary, so that won’t be an issue.

Just do your lessons and reviews. It’ll eventually make sense. Also, to reinforce what you’re learning, it’s recommended to supplement Wanikani with something else like a textbook, so you can come across the Kanji you’re learning in an appropriate context.

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Sirius_San September 16, 2019, 1:57pm 3

Thanks I just skimmed through it last time, ill check it out. But do you mind explaining me what’s up with only 1 pronunciation being offered. I might be missing something tho

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