Author: After living in Japan for over a decade, I’ve come to appreciate the wonders of the Japanese language. Many are intimidated by its complexity, with thousands of kanji characters, unique grammar structures, and untranslatable words. However, the real uniqueness lies in the intriguing history of the language. The dissociation between spoken and written Japanese is unlike anything seen in other languages. This dissociation leads to fascinating quirks like multiple readings for a single kanji, creative explanations of names, and compound words that break traditional rules. Despite its challenges, the Japanese language offers a realm of linguistic exploration that is truly unparalleled.
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