Portable and esay-to- use, flashcards are effective tools for learning Janpanesse Kanju characters. This takes over where Vol 1 left off by presenting the second 566 kanji approved by Japan's Ministry of Education for developing solid skills in Japaness literacy. Each card presents a new kanji with its readings, meanings, and four useful compounds. A supplement includes a complete on-kun reading index and a usefl listing of the characters grouped by their common radicals, which speeds comprehension and allows you to memorize more kanji faster.