The Japanese writing system consists of two types of characters: the syllabic kana – hiragana (平仮名) and katakana (片仮名) – and kanji (漢字), the adopted Chinese characters. Each have different usages, purposes and characteristics and all are necessary in Japanese writing. Most Japanese sentences will have combinations of hiragana and kanji and occasionally, katakana. Hiragana … Continue reading All about Japanese characters: hiragana, katakana and kanji