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| − | '''Kana''' consists of | + | '''Kana''' consists of Katakana and Hiragana and are used in the syllable-based [[Japanese]] writing system. Hiragana is used for grammatical purposes, such as verb endings and [[preposition]]s; see [[particle (grammar)|particle]]s. |
The katakana are mostly angular versions of the more flowing, script-like hiragana. The two systems of [[syllabary]] are so similar that you can convert from one to another in [[Unicode]] by adding or subtracting an [[offset]]. | The katakana are mostly angular versions of the more flowing, script-like hiragana. The two systems of [[syllabary]] are so similar that you can convert from one to another in [[Unicode]] by adding or subtracting an [[offset]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:14, April 5, 2011
Kana consists of Katakana and Hiragana and are used in the syllable-based Japanese writing system. Hiragana is used for grammatical purposes, such as verb endings and prepositions; see particles.
The katakana are mostly angular versions of the more flowing, script-like hiragana. The two systems of syllabary are so similar that you can convert from one to another in Unicode by adding or subtracting an offset.