LexiKAN Japanese Kanji Software Products

LexiKAN 2.0 Kanji and Kana Learning Software

- Full Version containing all 1,945 Jouyou Kanji - $29 (US)

LexiKAN 2.10 Features:

	access *over 6,000 kanji characters* with LexiKAN kanji database and KANJIDIC file.
	access *over 100,000 compound and kana load words* using EDICT Japanese electronic dictionary file

Learn to Read and Write Japanese....

For kanji characters:

Learn to Write Kanji: In the Draw View practice mode...

Use LexiKAN Handwriting Recognition system to practice stroke-by-stroke writing of each Kanji character

Receive feedback on correct stroke order and position

View and control animated stroke-order demonstration of correct drawing for each character

Hints on correct stroke order

Learn to Read Kanji: In the Flash View practice mode...

Select a "Multiple Choice" or "Fill-in-the-Blank" Quiz Mode:

Practice recognition of single kanji characters or Japanese words made of multiple kanji ("compounds") or kana ("kana words")

'Quiz' yourself on:

Japanese reading/pronunciation

English meaning

Cycle through kanji and compound flashcards using 'No-quiz' flashcard mode

For kanji characters, flash a random inflected verb form or Japanese compound containing the character

For kana characters:

Learn to Write Hiragana and Katakana: In the Kana Draw View practice mode...

Use LexiKAN Handwriting Recognition system to practice stroke-by-stroke writing of each Kanji character

Receive feedback on correct stroke order and position

View and control animated stroke-order demonstration of correct drawing for each character

Hints on correct stroke order

Learn to Read Hiragana and Katakana: In the Kana Flash View practice mode...

Select a "Multiple Choice" or "Fill-in-the-Blank" Quiz Mode:

Cycle through hiragana and katakana flashcards using 'No-quiz' flashcard mode

KANJIDIC / LexiKAN Kanji Database search

	lookup Kanji by drawing a character and searching for matches (for characters in LexiKAN kanji database)
	search by On and/or Kun reading
	search by English meaning

EDICT / Compound Database search

lookup compounds and kana words to add as flashcards using kanji character, Japanese pronunciation (romaji), or English meaning

Online Database update

program checks LexiKAN website for latest versions of kanji and compound databases which can then be downloaded

100% customizable flashcard study lists ('Word Groups')

With the Flashcard Builder tool, instantly create kanji and compound flashcard study lists based on kanji grade level (1-8), the JLPT kyuu level (1-4) or one of 10 common kanji reference systems

4 different types of flashcards

	Kanji - single character including Japanese readings imported from LexiKAN Kanji Database, KANJIDIC, or entered/customized by user
	Compounds - Japanese words written with multiple Kanji (and kana), either imported from the EDICT Japanese Electronic dictionary file or manually entered/customized by user
	Kana words - Japanese words written with Katakana or Hiragana
	Counters - special card for practicing recognition and readings of Japanese kanji used as 'counters'

Import or Export Word Groups from other LexiKAN data files

Export Word Groups to one or more text files for printing or use by other applications

Find flashcards in LexiKAN data file using English meaning or Japanese reading / pronunciation

	System tracks correct and incorrect recognition of all kanji and kana flashcards
	Adjustable options for all Reading and Writing practice modes
	Display Japanese Flashcard text horizontally or in the traditional vertical fashion
	Display Japanese readings/pronunciations using romaji or kana characters

comprehensive Instruction Manual included with Full Version of LexiKAN 2.0 (also available on the download demo page).

System requirements:

	Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, XP.
	5 MB free hard disk space (additional 6 MB required for EDICT download)
	32 MB RAM

Recommended:

Compatible Japanese Font** (click for instructions on how to install MS Mincho)

** LexiKAN will run correctly without a Japanese font on your computer by using the LexiKAN database of kanji and kana stroke information. For the most satisfying text display, it is recommended that you install the freely distributed Microsoft MS Mincho font which comes with Windows/Office software or can be downloaded from the Windows update web site.

Price for the "One-Click" Download Installation:

	Full Version containing all 1,945 Jouyou Kanji - $29 (US)
	add $5 (US) for shipment of CD copy to any international address

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