Writing the Kanji?

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Reply #1 - 2012 June 18, 2:39 am
nescio Member
From: Not Japan Registered: 2012-05-27 Posts: 23

There are some primitives that no matter how many times I write them they will just look ugly. biggest examples are probably "road", "pinnacle" and "city walls", but I can say the same on a bunch of other primitives.
My handwriting is terrible in every language, but I still wonder - is there a good way to improve it?
I am using a checkered paper and trying to keep good balance. Anything else I can do? I don't think it will just pass naturally if I don't actively try to stop it.

Reply #2 - 2012 June 18, 10:11 pm
Nukemarine Member
From: 神奈川 Registered: 2007-07-15 Posts: 2347

You can make your own graph paper using a spreadsheet program. Something that's 2x2 or 3x3 lighter lines inside a 1cm x 1cm heavy lined square. In addition to that, I think the RevTK review cards have a "grid line" option to further help.

In reality, I'd say don't overly worry about this. Unless you're learning Shokudou, you're not going to be drawing characters outside of reviews. The reason you're writing is it's the best way to create the muscle memory in addition to offering solid proof you were thinking about the correct kanji. Nice looking kanjis are a nice to have but not a need to have.

Reply #3 - 2012 June 20, 3:36 pm
KanjiMood Member
Registered: 2009-04-06 Posts: 132

In addition to the above points, writing when reviewing helps a lot. I also tend to mix up the size, big and really small to get me more used to it. I know what you mean about certain dodgy kanji though, my worst one is quarter - I can't stand writing wisteria.. I don't think I've ever kept it in proper proportion.

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