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Which of the following correctly describes Tategaki?

Horizontal writing from top to bottom.

Vertical writing from top to bottom. (correct)

Vertical writing from left to right.

Horizontal writing from left to right.

What is the primary use of Kanji in the Japanese language?

To represent ideas and words. (correct)

To write onomatopoeia.

To write foreign words.

To write the reading of Hiragana.

Hiragana is primarily used for what purpose in Japanese writing?

To write foreign names.

To write technical terms.

To write the reading of Kanji. (correct)

To write Chinese ideographs.

What is Katakana commonly used for in Japanese writing?

To write technical terms. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use of Ro-maji?

To write Japanese terms. Signup and view all the answers

In which direction does Yokogaki write?

Left to right. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding Kanji?

Kanji can represent both Chinese and native Japanese words. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Ro-maji used when teaching Japanese to foreigners?

It is easier for foreigners to understand. Signup and view all the answers

Which writing system in Japanese is characterized by straight-line symbols?

Katakana Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Hiragana?

はい Signup and view all the answers

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Japanese Writing Systems

Japanese is the fourth most spoken language in the world.
Japanese has three writing systems: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana.
Japanese has two writing styles: Tategaki and Yokogaki.
Tategaki is the traditional style of writing from top to bottom and right to left.
Yokogaki is the horizontal style of writing from left to right.

Kanji

Kanji are Chinese characters or ideographs that represent words of both Chinese and Japanese origin.
Kanji are used to write Japanese names, nouns, and the stem of verbs and adjectives.

Hiragana

Hiragana is a set of symbols that represent the sounds of Japanese words and is used to write words without Kanji.
Hiragana symbols are curvilinear in style.

Katakana

Katakana is a set of symbols used primarily for foreign names and words of foreign origin, as well as onomatopoeia.
Katakana symbols are made up of straight lines.

Romaji

Romaji is the use of Roman letters to write Japanese, which is often used for teaching Japanese to foreigners and for computer input.

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This quiz covers the basic aspects of Japanese writing systems, including Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and Romaji. Explore the differences between Tategaki and Yokogaki, and learn how each writing system contributes to the Japanese language. Perfect for anyone interested in linguistics or Japanese culture.