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The History of Kanji: A Story of Ancient and Modern Characters

The History of Kanji: A Story of Ancient and Modern Characters

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The History of Kanji: A Story of Ancient and Modern Characters

Delve into the fascinating origins and evolution of Japanese Kanji with this insightful volume from Chikuma Shobo's popular Primer Shinsho series. This book offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of Kanji, tracing its historical journey from ancient pictographs to the complex characters used in modern Japanese. Discover how these intricate characters have shaped the Japanese language and culture, presented in a format designed for a broad audience interested in linguistics and Japanese studies. Note: The text is entirely in Japanese. Brand New Japanese Edition.

ISBN 9784480689221 · ISBN-10 4480689222

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