Sorry, I didn't realize that the Japanese simplified kanji. > ...it's easier to read but harder to write? Harder to write because you have more lines and char

Sorry, I didn't realize that the Japanese simplified kanji. > ...it's easier to read but harder to write? Harder to write because you have more lines and characters to draw. Harder to read because there are less sub-characters due to there being less lines. Judging from what you wrote, you probably understand my point just adding it just in case. Yeah, I've been gone a long time and I've been assimilated i.e. I don't read and write often anymore so you're probably right. > or characters are so frequently used that you will have to memorize anyway This is why I feel it makes it harder, especially for less common words. It's just more unnecessary work.