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kanji
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. kanji
  2. 2. Chinese character
  3. 3. Chinese characters
This noun refers to the Chinese-derived characters used in the Japanese writing system, borrowed and adapted from China over many centuries. Learning them is a central part of studying Japanese, as they carry meaning and are used alongside hiragana and katakana.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

So what happens if you submit something with a kanji mistake in it?

Sentence 2

Does anyone actually know how to write this kanji?

Sentence 3

How on earth can you write that kanji correctly off the top of your head?!

Sentence 4

However, reducing kanji can sometimes make the meaning ambiguous.

Sentence 5

My friend pointed out, "You're writing that kanji in the wrong stroke order."