# Level 21 before 2021!
**URL:** https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614
**Category:** WaniKani
**Created:** [March 18, 2020, 11:41am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614 "2020-03-18T11:41:25Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 114
### Author:  [@amagi](https://community.wanikani.com/u/amagi)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2281 "2020-10-26T00:49:14Z")
My anxiety!
I know I know, I’m just kicking myself a little!
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### Author:  [@Joeni](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Joeni)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2282 "2020-10-27T20:39:04Z")
LEVEL 21 REACHED!
^-^
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### Author:  [@whinette](https://community.wanikani.com/u/whinette)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2283 "2020-10-27T20:46:45Z")
おめでとうございます！
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### Author:  [@PDotAlex](https://community.wanikani.com/u/PDotAlex)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2284 "2020-10-27T20:54:47Z")
getting close
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### Author:  [@tugboatcaptain](https://community.wanikani.com/u/tugboatcaptain)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2285 "2020-10-27T21:46:14Z")
I hit the reset button again, because the perfectionist inside me couldn’t handle the thought that I wasn’t doing this like it should be done. I know it’s a bit drastic and unnecessary, but that’s just how my mind wants to operate. I’ve had very little time for studying kanji anyway, I’m mostly spending my time working night shift on a covid ICU and sleeping 😷
On the bright side: I did start taking actual lessons so I’m speaking Japanese with a real teacher and everything and it’s a lot of fun.
I’m just going to have to do the whole kanji business even slower, I guess… No level 21 for me this year 🙂
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### Author:  [@KyokaJiro](https://community.wanikani.com/u/KyokaJiro)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2286 "2020-10-27T22:18:16Z")
> [@tugboatcaptain](#):
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> I hit the reset button again, because the perfectionist inside me couldn’t handle the thought that I wasn’t doing this like it should be done. I know it’s a bit drastic and unnecessary, but that’s just how my mind wants to operate.
Do what feels right for you tugboat san 🙂 Only you understand your preferences and circumstances better than anyone else. Go for it 👍
> [@tugboatcaptain](#):
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> I’m mostly spending my time working night shift on a covid ICU and sleeping 😷
Thanks for your hardwork 😇 You literally saved lives with your actions and impacted countless lives ☺ Thanks for your courage 👏
> [@tugboatcaptain](#):
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> I did start taking actual lessons so I’m speaking Japanese with a real teacher and everything and it’s a lot of fun.
Awesome 🙌🏻 A friend suggested [https://kakehashijapan.com/](https://kakehashijapan.com/) for teachers. Which site are you using for your wonderful interactions?
> [@tugboatcaptain](#):
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> I’m just going to have to do the whole kanji business even slower, I guess… No level 21 for me this year 🙂
A goal is there to provide us with a direction and purpose. It is not something set in stone. A lot of things change in life and we do our best to accommodate the circumstances. You have the experience of working through a few levels and you will be stronger than before.
You are the first person to join this thread, to be a part of a community that helped many people. And I am sure you will succeed in the latest try 😄
Good luck Tugboat san 🤞がんばれ
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### Author:  [@KyokaJiro](https://community.wanikani.com/u/KyokaJiro)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2287 "2020-10-27T22:21:05Z")
> [@Joeni](#):
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> LEVEL 21 REACHED!
Congrats Joeni san 🥳 You are a one of a kind beast 🤟🏻 Here’s to the next step of the journey ☕
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### Author:  [@KyokaJiro](https://community.wanikani.com/u/KyokaJiro)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2288 "2020-10-27T22:22:14Z")
> [@PDotAlex](#):
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> getting close
Awesome 👏 Keep at it PDotAlex san 😺 You have plenty of time to break past your goal 🙌🏻
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### Author:  [@Aikibujin](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Aikibujin)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2020, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2289 "2020-10-28T12:45:57Z")
**Congrats!!!**
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### Author:  [@zEUs\_Japanese](https://community.wanikani.com/u/zEUs_Japanese)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2020, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2290 "2020-10-28T13:08:29Z")
Woah. Crazy. I can’t believe it. I actually just reached level 20. Six months ago I couldn’t imagine ever being that far. Feels nice. Only one more level until I reach the threads goal and officially finish the first third of WaniKani. Having the 2 as first digit feels like a huge victory already, though.
I’m very glad to see that @Aikibujin, even though he didn’t post for the last levels, also kept leveling. We almost have it, mate!
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### Author:  [@Aikibujin](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Aikibujin)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2291 "2020-10-28T13:15:50Z")
[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11133/111337387/6405878-tumblr\_o00vhrvtyh1qdeduzo1\_500.gif](https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11133/111337387/6405878-tumblr_o00vhrvtyh1qdeduzo1_500.gif)
**Level 20 Achieved!!!**
@zEUs_Japanese
Right there with yah! ^ \_ ^
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### Author:  [@zEUs\_Japanese](https://community.wanikani.com/u/zEUs_Japanese)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2292 "2020-10-28T13:20:27Z")
There might be only one term to describe our synchronicity with: excellence.
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### Author:  [@Marifly](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Marifly)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2293 "2020-10-28T14:20:51Z")
@tugboatcaptain, glad to see you in the thread! A reset is drastic, but sometimes it’s the right time to do. Who cares if you reach level 21 in December or May anyway. Good luck with your studies, and keep having fun with Japanese!
@Joeni Congratulations! I’m so glad you made it!
@zEUs_Japanese and @Aikibujin we are soo close! Just a few more days or weeks and we’ll get there!
And everyone else, congratulations on your level-ups! You are all a great inspiration to me and everyone else in this thread. I’m so glad that we could work on getting to level 21 together here! I hope many of you also join the Tokyo Skytree thread so we can keep going towards level 60 together.
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### Author:  [@Aikibujin](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Aikibujin)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2294 "2020-10-29T02:23:13Z")
Honestly Marifly I can say that I know for certain that I wouldn’t be at this level now if it weren’t for you and this thread.
I went through a hell point at uni and my subscription expired soon after, so I know from past experience that would have normally resulted in me taking another long break from WK and possibly resetting to a lower level again, as I’ve done multiple times now. It’s only because of this thread that I was motivated to persevere through it.
I truly appreciate it. 😀
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### Author:  [@KyokaJiro](https://community.wanikani.com/u/KyokaJiro)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2295 "2020-10-29T02:47:06Z")
Congrats on reaching Level 20 @Aikibujin san and @zEUs_Japanese san
もういっぽないす 🤘
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### Author:  [@Chewt](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Chewt)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2296 "2020-10-29T03:28:20Z")
Woo! Another level down and now I’m 1/4 the way to level 60!
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### Author:  [@TheAncient](https://community.wanikani.com/u/TheAncient)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2297 "2020-10-29T04:49:39Z")
Oh my gosh, I’m so late to this party. I rekon I can do it.
Edit: I added myself, good to be part of the group 🙂
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### Author:  [@Marifly](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Marifly)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2020, 5:04am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2298 "2020-10-29T05:04:10Z")
Welcome to the group!
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### Author:  [@Marifly](https://community.wanikani.com/u/Marifly)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2299 "2020-10-29T05:07:06Z")
> [@Aikibujin](#):
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> Honestly Marifly I can say that I know for certain that I wouldn’t be at this level now if it weren’t for you and this thread.
I’m so glad to hear that, and I’m in the same situation. This fall has been hard for me too. I’m so glad that we’re in this together!
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### Author:  [@whinette](https://community.wanikani.com/u/whinette)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://community.wanikani.com/t/level-21-before-2021/42614/2300 "2020-10-29T06:49:27Z")
2 month to go, everyone, 頑張ってください!
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