The '''Japanese language''' incorporates two writing systems: [[Chinese characters]] known as ''[[kanji]]'' and a semi-alphabetic [[syllabary]] called ''[[kana]]''. Its grammar is similar to the [[Korean language]]. | The '''Japanese language''' incorporates two writing systems: [[Chinese characters]] known as ''[[kanji]]'' and a semi-alphabetic [[syllabary]] called ''[[kana]]''. Its grammar is similar to the [[Korean language]]. |