Abstract This is an introductory look at the development at of the Japanese writing system. I will explore the development of and from their first introduction to kanji, katakana hiragana Japan until modern times. My primary focus is on the mixed use of and katakana, hiragana, Chinese characters. I will also explore how the specific symbols used in the two syllabaries kana were developed. My goal is to provide a brief, general overview of the writing system’s development as a basis for further study.
Abstract This is an introductory look at the development at of the Japanese writing system. I will explore the development of kanji, katakana and hiragana from their first introduction to Japan until modern times. My primary focus is on the mixed use of katakana, hiragana, and Chinese characters. I will also explore how the specific symbols used in the two kana syllabaries were developed. My goal is to provide a brief, general overview of the writing system’s development as a basis for further study.