Recalling kanji/vocab

WaniKani
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Is it normal to be able to read and understand kanji/vocabulary when it’s in front of you, but not be able to recall these meanings without looking at the kanji that makes it up? Or if I am able to recall the meanings, I wouldn’t be able to picture the kanji that make up the vocabulary.

How can I start to overcome this issue?

2

Yes, those are two different areas of study. Going from meaning to the Japanese word is precisely why KaniWani and KameSame exist. They are like the reverse of WK.

3

Great, I’ll start taking a look at those. Thanks!