Is there an easy way to find the correct "spelling" of a Japanese word? I've been studying Japanese on my own using the internet and text books. I didn't take a lesson yet because I don't feel confident about my speaking level. As for now, this approach seems to be working. However,I noticed one big "flaw". The information I find in online lessons differs from my book. Moreover, in my text book about かな every single word is written in かな. This caused confusion since I learn new vocabulary yet I end up not understanding simple written sentences (with the new vocabulary). Some words I especially struggled with were 上 (= うえ) and 家 (= いえ). I used to suggestions from the keyboard and Google image to find the norm written form - which is hopefully correct. Does anyone know a quicker and more efficient approach? What do you do when you hear a new Japanese word and want to find it's written form?