When I first used hesig I mad the mistake of reviewing the blue cards early one. My mnemorics were mainly definitions. Well I allready started over and I finished reading the "heart" lesson.

Do you think it would be OK to pause adding kanji unstil I get these kanji down because I added them pretty quickly and I know a huge chunk of them?

Thank you~


(note this isn't meant to be a huge discussion, I would just like your opinions. )

Pausing doesn't help when it comes to SRS systems. All that matters is the initial memorization. The kanji you will fail, you will fail regardless, pausing doesn't help that. Just keep adding kanji, it shouldn't be a problem. If you think there will be a bit too much workload, just add a few less kanji a day but don't pause... it's easy to make a habit of it.

The more "hard" kanji that you know, the easier it becomes to remember smaller kanji.

I also had my thoughts: does it disturb the system if I review the same old 600 cards for weeks?

I have not added a chapter cards for weeks!

Well, I don't mind, since I don't have the time to review the 600 and learn new kanjis at the moment.

I am sticking to the reviews.

Of course I would like the reviews to be mixed with some new cards, but since I am too busy, I have to put a priority - def. reviewing! instead of adding.

I paused...

and right now I still have to do one more lesson to catch up, it has been like that for days...

Here's the thing though, Hesig builds off previous kanji, so the more basic ones you know the better off you are, like wise, if you don't know one (for me, it was meadow, and cow) there is also a compounding affect of not being able to learn new ones.

If I were you, I would pause for two days to get the ones you added down pat, and then start again, but make sure to keep up with your reviews (which I have been doing, along with my regular japanese class stuff, which is why I'm not too worried...)

As long as your constantly working on japanese, I think you'll be fine.

Pausing (as in not adding new unknown kanji) should only be used when your workload is getting too big and you don't have enough time to continue.

Waiting until you know the previous lesson to continue is just a waste of time. When a new kanji builds off a previously learned one, it's an opportunity to solidify that knowledge. So it's best if you get to learn it as soon as possible.

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Thank you all for your comments I really appreciate it.
Due to the state testing in my area I am busy, but I shouldn't use that as an escuse. >,<

I have another question. The reason why I am spending my time reviewing instead of studying is because I am having a hard time with the stoke order.

Kanj with the "by one's side" radical piss me off. >:C The sheep radical confuses me.
I want to make absolutely sure than I get them right because I messed them up (really bad) the first time.

What are some tips and advice for the stroke order?