answersLogoWhite

0

There are three alphabets:

  • 漢字 (kanji) - Chinese characters
  • ひらがな (hiragana) - used in conjunction with kanji
  • カタカナ (katakana) - most often used to write foreign words, names, game narratives or used as emphasis
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is Kanji Japanese writing?

Kanji is a type language in Japan. It is Japanese writing.


What country did the Japanese get their method of writing?

China


What is the combination of Japanese writing?

the combination is chinese and indian language.


What careers use the Japanese language?

Teaching Japanese could use the Japanese language. Other things such as pretty much any job in Japan use it, as well as writing Japanese cartoons, or literature.Ê


What has the author Masaru Hiroshima written?

Masaru Hiroshima has written: 'Shahon no yomikata' -- subject(s): Cursive writing, Japanese Paleography, Japanese language, Kana, Paleography, Japanese, Writing


How are Japanese and Chinese writing related?

Much of the Japanese written language is based on kanji. The Kanji came from China. The Japanese then added Katakana and Hirakana to provide additional ways of writing.


Is there any way to convert the Japanese writing to English writing on Google Earth?

change your default language to English


Did the Japanese language develop from Chinese?

While the Chinese writing system was imported into Japan and formed the basis of Japanese writing, the origin of the Japanese language is less certain. Its roots may have been brought to Japan by settlers from continental Asia or from nearby Pacific islands. The Japanese language is not part of the same language family as Chinese, although a large portion of the modern vocabulary is borrowed from Chinese.


When did the Japanese language emerge as a distinct language?

It's difficult to pin down when Japanese emerged as a separate language. The Japanese writing system dates back to about 400 AD, and the oldest known books written in Japanese are from 700AD. Contemporary Japanese spoken today was standardized in the Meiji restoration of 1868.


Is Tagalog similar to Japanese?

TAGALOG AND JAPANESE IS NOT SIMILAR AT ALL. Tagalog (A branch of Filipino language) was connected to Austronesian languages, while Japanese was connected to Japonic languages. Their writing is very different to each other too. Tagalog writing was using Latin letters and was once written with Baybayin (now extinct). Japanese uses Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana. Japanese language, is pretty hard in writing; but in word construction, Tagalog is a brain-crusher.


What language easiest to learn out of Japanese and French?

French. If you speak English, French has easier writing and grammar; Japanese has easier pronunciation.


What has the author Hiroshi Tsukishima written?

Hiroshi Tsukishima has written: 'Kokugogaku' -- subject(s): Japanese language, Japanese philology, Study and teaching, History 'Rekishiteki kanazukai' -- subject(s): Japanese language, Writing, Kana