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The Chinese influenced the Japanese in many ways, however religion and language are the main two. Before the isolationist period the Japanese went through form the 15th to 19th century, there was much trade and communication between the two empires.
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Why are some Japanese characters the same as Chinese characters?
Many Asian cultures were influenced by China. Japan is no exception. Before Japan's introduction to Chinese, they had no writing system. So Japan eventually adapted, as well as changed, the Chinese language, which explains why many Chinese characters are still used in the Japanese language. Also, a section of the modern Japanese language called 'kanji' consists of Chinese characters. == ==
Are chinese and japanese the same?
Chinese and Japanese are completely UNRELATED languages. There is no similarity at all, other than the fact that the Japanese borrowed about 2000 Chinese characters. There are also some loanwords from Chinese.
What language is easier Chinese or japanese?
It really depends on who you ask... For some it may be easier to learn Chinese, other Japanese.
Does Japanese have some Chinese characters in their language?
Yes they do.
Are there any similarities with the Japanese language and the Chinese language?
Japanese and Chinese written language share some characters known as Han Zi. Japanese also uses Kanji that is not used in Chinese. Modern Chinese is read from left to right and top to bottom (like English). Japanese is not.
Is Chinese in a plural form?
some nouns have identical singular and plural forms.. just like: deer-deer sheep-sheep series-series japanese-japanese chinese-chinese
How is sushi important to the Japanese?
Yes it does. That is why it is called Japanese food. Some Japanese foods are in common with Chinese food too.
What is some songs of DBSK?
There Is Mirotic, (Korean, Japanese, and Chinese) Doushite (Japanese), Wrong Number (Korean), Purple Line (Japanese)
Do Japanese do calligraphy as well as Chinese?
Calligraphers do calligraphy as well as their ability allows. So yes, some Japanese calligraphers can do it even more beautifully than some Chinese ones, and vice-versa.
How can one distinguish a Japanese person from a Chinese person?
Though Japanese are a little taller than Chinese averagely. But different Chinese from different parts of China are much different in stature. Most northerners are much taller than southerners of China and Japanese. And many Chinese can speak more standard English. Japanese used to bowing in greeting, but most Chinese used to shaking hands. Japanese like quiet; in contrast, Chinese is more extrovert to some extent.
What are some crucial differences between Chinese and Japanese historiography of the Nanking Massacre and what effects do they play in their current day relationship?
Military situation and Approach of the Imperial Japanese Army are some crucial differences between Chinese and Japanese historiography of the Nanking Massacre.
Do Japanese people like Chinese food?
In some cases yes but most of them dont since eatting sea food keeps the japanese fit and healthy. Chinese food is different fome japanese food. Chinese food taste great but its not really for a healthy life style unlike the japanese,they eat things which is good for you most of the time. I would know cuz im chinese and japanese.
