Kanji are symbols that represent words in Japanese. They can stand alone, or they can combine with other kanji or kana to create more words and ideas. They are descended from Chinese characters, which ...

With thousands to learn, kanji can intimidate a newcomer to the Japanese language ... stimulating to learn a system of writing where symbols represent meaning instead of sound alone.

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