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Writing Systems Writing systems can be divided into two main types: those that represent

The Japanese Writing System ★ It is a SYLLABARY system. This means that writing

The Japanese Writing Systems ★ There are THREE main Japanese writing systems and ONE

Kanji ❖ Made of Chinese characters. ❖ Uses pictures to create characters ❖ Long

Hiragana ❖ Originally made for women since women weren’t allowed to read or write.

★ Katakana ❖ Made foreign words that do not have a Japanese name. ❖

Roomaji ❖ Created for Foreigners. ❖ Uses ENGLISH or ROMAN letters ❖ Not used

POP QUIZ!! In your notebook number a list from 1 -5. Test your knowledge.

Question 1: Which Japanese writing system was made for women? A. Kanji B. Hiragana

Question 2: Which Japanese writing system was borrowed from China? A. Kanji B. Hiragana

Question 3: Which Japanese writing system uses English or ROMAN letters? A. Kanji B.

Question 4: Which Japanese writing system is used for NON JAPANESE words. A. Kanji

Question 5: Which Japanese writing system are we going to learn in class? (two

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Japanese Writing System Lecture & Notes

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Writing Systems Writing systems can be divided into two main types: those that represent consonants and vowels (alphabets), those which represent syllables (syllabaries), though some do both. THINK! Which style or system does ENGLISH have? Do we use an Alphabet or Syllable characters?

The Japanese Writing System ★ It is a SYLLABARY system. This means that writing system is based off of clusters of sounds. Example: There is no K+a= Ka. It is simply Ka. ENGLISH = K + i + t + e = Kite Japanese= O + Ka + Ne = Okane (Money)

The Japanese Writing Systems ★ There are THREE main Japanese writing systems and ONE foreigners to learn. 1. Hiragana 2. Katakana 3. Kanji The learning system is called Romaji. Using the Roman alphabet to write the language.

Kanji ❖ Made of Chinese characters. ❖ Uses pictures to create characters ❖ Long ago, the Chinese invaded Japan and had used this writing system, later Hiragana replaced the major use of Kanji. ❖ More than 10, 000 characters ★

Hiragana ❖ Originally made for women since women weren’t allowed to read or write. ❖ Most common writing system. ❖ Appears more curvy in appearance. ❖ 46 characters in total ❖ First system learned in school. ★

★ Katakana ❖ Made foreign words that do not have a Japanese name. ❖ Same sounds as Hiragana. ❖ 46 Characters. ❖ More sharp and pointy ❖ Used for Onomatopoeia words. English = Butter Japanese = Bataa バター

Roomaji ❖ Created for Foreigners. ❖ Uses ENGLISH or ROMAN letters ❖ Not used commonly in Japan. ★

Let’s compare! Roomaji Satoshi

POP QUIZ!! In your notebook number a list from 1 -5. Test your knowledge. How much do you remember?

Question 1: Which Japanese writing system was made for women? A. Kanji B. Hiragana C. Katakana D. Roomaji ANSWER: HIRAGANA. Women weren’t allowed to read or write so this system was made.

Question 2: Which Japanese writing system was borrowed from China? A. Kanji B. Hiragana C. Katakana D. Roomaji ANSWER: KANJI

Question 3: Which Japanese writing system uses English or ROMAN letters? A. Kanji B. Hiragana C. Katakana D. Roomaji ANSWER: ROOMAJI

Question 4: Which Japanese writing system is used for NON JAPANESE words. A. Kanji B. Hiragana C. Katakana D. Roomaji ANSWER: KATAKANA

Question 5: Which Japanese writing system are we going to learn in class? (two answers) A. Kanji B. Hiragana C. Katakana D. Roomaji ANSWER: Hiragana & Roomaji