Passed the JLPT 3... preparing for the JLPT 2?, February 5, 2002

This is the third book of a series written by Ms. Kano. Be aware that the presentation of material is done in a much more "global" manner than the previous two. The preface sites that the book teaches an additional 240 kanji, (bringing the total number of characters taught in the series at this point to 740) and ever closer to the 1006 kanji that constitute "literacy" as an elementary school student (and sufficent to pass level 2 JLPT exam that tests 1000 kanji).

The alternative presentation style is suited for teaching the etymology of these more difficult characters and reinforcing the last 500 you would've learned up to this point in the series. Attention is paid to using the same character in as many possible cominations as practical.