Wondering about effects of longer level weeks

[Izabelle]

I’m just wondering about how fast I have to go, because I want to take the time to learn the grammar and to write the Kanji. If I complete a level in nine or even ten days, will it only be a few months longer than if I complete the level in seven days? I am not in a huge rush, because I want to learn it thoroughly. Thanks.

[Saida]

Since I am in this learning Japanese thing for the long haul, I have never worried about leveling up evenly. As such I have had periods of 12 day levels, 7 day levels, and 20 day levels. But since I keep progressing in my grammar learning, calligraphy, and an overall deeper understanding of Japanese language and culture, I don’t think I need to keep a steady pace in WK. I also keep learning kanji outside of WK too, just by reading different things, like the textbook, manga, novels.

[hobbypup]

There’s sixty levels, so try multiplying the number of extra days by sixty or 59. For example, if I take 10 days per level, it’ll take me 480 days to finish since I’m level 12.

[Kumirei]

You can enter a “hypothetical” duration for levels on wkstats.com and it will tell you the date you’ll reach each level

[Loglog74]

Here I am trying to write things, and you come, say the same thing faster, shorter, and clearer, I am speechless

[jprspereira]

In my opinion, it’s important to get used to Wanikani’s system before thinking of days per level. Enjoy the WK experience. Build the habit of coming here to do lessons/reviews every day. After a couple of levels (say level 8-10), you’ll have a better idea of how intensive Wanikani is and you can then better find a pace that suits you.

If you haven’t, feel free to read this guide for Wanikani:

My Journey of 368 days (+ The Ultimate Guide for WK )

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[Izabelle]

thank you, I think some of my goals are similar.

[Izabelle]

thank you

[Izabelle]

thank you, I’ll take another look

[lsh3rd]

You are asking a very good question!

Your worry should be how much time WK takes out of your day that could be spent doing other useful things. The lure of fast level-up times is a trap because it is easy to overload. Finding the motivation to study grammar and read as much as possible is difficult. I will say based on personal experience that I think the upper levels will become much more difficult if you are not using the lower level material regularly.