Tag: Kanji

These Uncommon Kanji May Surprise You!

The Japanese government sets policy for what kanji are jōyō– in standard use. These have evolved over the past century, starting from the institution of tōyō kanji and shinjitai (new character form) in 1946, and continue to evolve over time. But there are many more&n...

What is the difference between writing names in Hiragana and Kanji for foreigners living in Japan? Can foreigners write names in Kanji?

Kanji is usually only for Japanese, Katagana for foreigners, and Hiragana for texts. In Japan, the writing of names for foreigners can differ from the norm for native Japanese people. The three major scripts used in the Japanese language are Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana. Generally, Japanese p...