Kanji is a set of characters used in the Japanese writing system, and originates from Ancient China. Interestingly enough, however, Kanji used in Japan is different from the one in China in so many ways, as some of the Kanji characters had to be changed in their forms, meanings, pronunciation to represent things and customs indigenous to Japan. In addition, Hiragana and Katakana, which are other two types of the Japanese writing system, were also created. As a result, Japanese Kanji evolved differently from in China.
Friday, May 12, 2006
What is Kanji?
Kanji is a set of characters used in the Japanese writing system, and originates from Ancient China. Interestingly enough, however, Kanji used in Japan is different from the one in China in so many ways, as some of the Kanji characters had to be changed in their forms, meanings, pronunciation to represent things and customs indigenous to Japan. In addition, Hiragana and Katakana, which are other two types of the Japanese writing system, were also created. As a result, Japanese Kanji evolved differently from in China.