1 The lines running east-west represent degrees of latitude which is measured from the equator in an north and south direction. 2  These lines are known also as parallels. 3  The geographic grid used on the globe is based on the division of a circle in 360 degrees.
Time in Hours. Hours of the day are signified with the suffix ï½æ (ji), meaning âhourâ. This is equivalent to â_ oâclockâ in English. Time in hours is frequently written using both the Kanji and the Arabic numerals. Youâll also see them in digital clock form as well â 1:00, 2:00, etc. The suffix -ji can be considered a counter, and as with any counter, it is always used with a particular pronunciation of the numbers that have several.
Best Answer: There is no way that you will do 3,000 Kanji in a year. Set your sights on something reasonable, like 150 or 250 characters. If I recall, the lowest JLPT level only assumes 300 characters. The average Japanese uses around 3,000 Kanji. While you are at it...you will also need to study the Hiragana and Katakana. There are many excellent books on all three forms, as well as flash card sets. Kodansha put out a lot of good basic learner stuff.