# Kodansha Kanji Learner's Course > Andrew Scott Conning’s mnemonic textbook for 2,300 kanji. A different job from Remembering the Kanji. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kodansha-kanji-learners-course Last updated: 2026-08-27 Andrew Scott Conning’s mnemonic textbook for 2,300 kanji. A different job from Remembering the Kanji. Published: 2026-08-27 5 min read beginner · intermediate · paid · involved · Kanji · Print [Visit Kodansha Kanji Learner's Course](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/kklc) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Learners who want meanings, readings, and example words in one book | | Avoid if | WaniKani already owns the sequence | | Pricing | Paid book | | Platform | Print | | Ease of use | involved | ## Pros - Learners who want meanings, readings, and example words in one book - People who will finish a long mnemonic sequence - Students who found RTK’s delayed readings unworkable ## Cons - WaniKani already owns the sequence - You will not finish the stories - You only needed a writing workbook The Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Course is Andrew Scott Conning’s mnemonic textbook for 2,300 kanji, including all jōyō characters. Each entry has a keyword, a memory aid, and example words that only use kanji you already met. That is a different job from [Remembering the Kanji](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/remembering-the-kanji). RTK teaches meaning and writing first and delays readings. KLC keeps meaning, writing, and useful readings in the same book. ## Who it fits It fits adults who will finish a long sequence and then read. The official site also points to companion reading sets and a writing book. Those are extras, not a reason to buy three products at once. ## Limits It is not [WaniKani](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/wanikani). Running both is two sequences. Pair any kanji book with words in sentences, such as [NHK News Web Easy](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/nhk-news-web-easy). ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-08-27. - [Kodansha Kanji Learner's Course official site](https://keystojapanese.com/klc/) - official publisher · checked 2026-08-27 · Official course site used for the 2,300-kanji mnemonic method, keywords, sample vocabulary, and sequence. - [Kodansha USA catalog](https://kodansha.us/book/the-kodansha-kanji-learners-course/) - official publisher · checked 2026-08-27 · Official publisher listing used for authorship, the 2,300-character scope, and the print edition. ## Alternative tools - [Kakitori](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kakitori) - Show-based vocabulary, self-written kanji mnemonics with AI feedback, text mining, and SRS review. - [Kanji Damage](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanji-damage) - A free mnemonic kanji guide with a readable order and blunt stories. - [Kanji Koohii](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanji-koohii) - Community kanji stories and reviews for Remembering the Kanji users. ## Related - [Japanese kanji resources](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanji) - Kanji study is a sequence problem before it is a memory problem. - [Best Kanji Learning Apps and Methods for Japanese, Compared](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-kanji-learning-apps) - Use one path. Choose WaniKani for managed order, Kanji Study or Skritter for writing, KLC or RTK for a book method, or Yomitan plus easy reading for a reading-first route. - [Remembering the Kanji](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/remembering-the-kanji) - A book method that teaches kanji meanings and writing before Japanese readings. - [WaniKani](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/wanikani) - A prepared kanji and vocabulary sequence with memory stories and scheduled reviews. - [5 Best Anki Alternatives for Japanese: Inku Is Our Pick](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/anki-alternatives-for-japanese) - We recommend Inku first for most Japanese learners who want prepared daily review on iPhone. Renshuu fits a broader Japanese study system, JPDB fits media vocabulary, WaniKani fits a fixed kanji path, and Bunpro fits grammar retrieval. Protect your Anki collection before testing a replacement. - [Free Japanese Learning Resources: Build a Study Routine](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/free-japanese-learning-resources) - A complete free stack can start with Irodori for sequence, Tae Kim for explanation, Jisho for lookup, Renshuu for optional review, Tadoku for reading, and Nihongo con Teppei for audio. You do not need all six on day one.