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Kanji Sizes - atkinsonja - 2009-08-04
In the kanji for goods 品 there are 3 "mouths." The top one is more horizontal and the bottom 2 are more vertical. Does it matter if I write them as equal squares?
Thank you.
Kanji Sizes - ryuudou - 2009-08-04
Well as long as it looks right you shouldn't stress over things like this.
Kanji Sizes - aphasiac - 2009-08-04
Since reaching the half-way mark, I have started writing my kanji on squared paper, and it helps with proportions immensely.
Basically a general rule is, primitives that appear at the top or bottom do get squished a little. But don't worry about it too much for now, just worry about remembering the kanji.
Kanji Sizes - Tobberoth - 2009-08-04
You don't have to, but the kanji looks a lot better if it's squished "properly".
Kanji Sizes - mentat_kgs - 2009-08-04
After spending a few hundred hours reading you'll get a natural grasp for kanji aesthetics.
Kanji Sizes - atkinsonja - 2009-08-04
Thank you everyone! 皆さん、ありがとございます！