Publisher Natsume-sha is releasing My Special KANJI Book Japanese Classic Idioms on June 16, 2026. The pocket-sized volume follows the well-received My First KANJI Book and My Favorite KANJI Book, and introduces more than 200 Japanese compound words (熟語) organized around seven themes.
Over 200 Compound Words Across 7 Themes
The book is divided into seven thematic sections: "Season & Nature," "Food," "Emotion," "Values & Perspectives," and more. Each theme groups related compound words together, making it easier to explore the depth and nuance of the Japanese language in a structured way.
Illustrations That Bring Meanings to Life
Because compound words can be difficult to grasp from text alone, the book uses lively illustrations to convey the meaning and feel of each entry. The result is a volume that is enjoyable both to read and to browse.
Entirely in English — Perfect as a Souvenir or Gift
All content is written in English, so the book is accessible to readers who are not familiar with the Japanese language. Its compact A6 format makes it easy to carry and well-suited as a souvenir or present for overseas friends and family looking to discover the charm of kanji and Japanese culture.
Table of Contents
- Part 1: Time (早朝 / 日中 / 夜中 / 刹那 / 逢魔時, and more)
- Part 2: Season & Nature (新春 / 猛暑 / 月見 / 小春日和 / 花鳥風月, and more)
- Part 3: Food (和食 / 寿司 / 羊羹 / 大盛 / 美食家, and more)
- Part 4: Relationship (家族 / 恋人 / 相棒 / 尊敬 / 以心伝心, and more)
- Part 5: Emotion (愛情 / 懐古 / 幸福 / 憂鬱 / 喜怒哀楽, and more)
- Part 6: Values & Perspectives (信念 / 挑戦 / 運命 / 必勝 / 武士道, and more)
- Part 7: City (空港 / 病院 / 交番 / 無料 / 年中無休, and more)
Book Information
Title: My Special KANJI Book Japanese Classic Idioms
Supervised by: Nami Kurita, Professor, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Takushoku University
Publisher: Natsume-sha
Price: 1,430 yen (tax included)
Format: A6 / 192 pages
Release Date: June 16, 2026
Available on Amazon: https://amzn.asia/d/06fZKEY1
