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Whose written language did the Japanese adapt to form their own?
The Japanese adapted Chinese characters to write their own language. The Japanese scholars began using kanji or "Chinese writing," to write Japanese words.
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.
What language is easier Chinese or japanese?
It really depends on who you ask... For some it may be easier to learn Chinese, other Japanese.
Are Japanese letters the same as Chinese letters.?
Though Japanese Kanji does come from the Chinese, modern Chinese has been simplified, so in many cases the Japanese Kanji is an older, different character. Japanese hiragana and katakana, however, do not exist in Chinese.
List and explain 5 types of language style?
spanish, japanese, english, chinese, and viatnemese
Why are your text messages in Chinese or Japanese?
Because, the language set is Chinese or Japanese?
Are there any similarities with the Japanese language and the Chinese language?
Japanese and Chinese written language share some characters known as Han Zi. Japanese also uses Kanji that is not used in Chinese. Modern Chinese is read from left to right and top to bottom (like English). Japanese is not.
Why did Chinese culture become so popular and accepted in Japan?
The Japanese accepted the Chinese culture because of it was older and more sophisticated than the Japanese culture. They adopted parts of the Chinese language, religion, government, arts and architecture and even the kimono, which is a Chinese inspiration during the Han period.
Are Japanese or Korean from Chinese?
Question: Is the Korean language more similar to Japanese or Chinese? Answer: Well Korean sounds like Japanese at times, however i think the language maybe more like Chinese but not necceserily the sound of it.
Is Chinese and Japanese language same?
Chinese has different sounds, lettering, and meanings to their writings. Japanese is the same way but Japanese do borrow the Chinese lettering from the Chinese and but the Japanese do have their own pronunciation for it. They are still different languages.
Whose written language did the Japanese adapt to form their own?
The Japanese adapted Chinese characters to write their own language. The Japanese scholars began using kanji or "Chinese writing," to write Japanese words.
Is Japanese somehow related to Chinese and if yes how?
Q: Is Japanese somehow related to Chinese and if yes how? C: Good Question! A: Korean is believed to be the closest language to Japanese. In fact, scientists today still have not discovered where the Japanese language carried from. But Korean is known to be an older type of Japanese. Scientists believe that Korean has explored or discovered new worlds, ended up in Japan. Later on, people in the new world started making up a different language.
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.
Does Japanese have some Chinese characters in their language?
Yes they do.
What language is easier Chinese or japanese?
It really depends on who you ask... For some it may be easier to learn Chinese, other Japanese.
Whose written language did the Japanese borrow?
The japanese first borrowed from the Chinese. Then they simplified the chinese characters into the 50 'kanas'
Are Japanese letters the same as Chinese letters.?
Though Japanese Kanji does come from the Chinese, modern Chinese has been simplified, so in many cases the Japanese Kanji is an older, different character. Japanese hiragana and katakana, however, do not exist in Chinese.
