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A writing system imported from China several centuries ago and still in use today in Japan. Unlike katakana and hiragana, each pictogram does not represent a syllable, but meaning. Two or more kanji can be placed together to form compound words. You can also combine with hiragana. Books aimed at a younger audience will often have furigana giving the pronunciation for kanji and its compounds.
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