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  2. Japanese abbreviated and contracted words - Wikipedia

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    Japanese also makes extensive use of adopted Chinese characters, or kanji, which may be pronounced with one or more syllables. Therefore, when a word or phrase is abbreviated, it does not take the form of initials, but the key characters of the original phrase, such that a new word is made, often recognizably derived from the original.

  3. List of Dandadan characters - Wikipedia

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    The main characters of the series are the "Family" (家族, Kazoku), a group of kids led by Seiko dealing with the supernatural.The members of the Family who also attend high school at Kami High are also members of the History and Culture Research Club (歴史文化研究部, Rekishi Bunka Kenkyū-bu), which serves as a front for their activities.

  4. Glossary of anime and manga - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 January 2025. An overview of common terms used when describing manga/anime related medium. Part of a series on Anime and manga Anime History Voice acting Companies Studios Original video animation Original net animation Fansub Fandub Lists Longest series Longest franchises Manga History Publishers ...

  5. List of Sakamoto Days characters - Wikipedia

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    Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita [1] (Japanese); Matthew Mercer [2] (English) Sakamoto Tarō (坂本 太郎) is a legendary ex-hitman who gave up a life of wealth and crime to marry Aoi, now working as a humble convenience store owner. He has gained a lot of weight, and has become more laid-back, but still has his superhuman skill and strength from ...

  6. Japanese dictionary - Wikipedia

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    Japanese dictionaries (Japanese: 国語辞典, Hepburn: Kokugo jiten) have a history that began over 1300 years ago when Japanese Buddhist priests, who wanted to understand Chinese sutras, adapted Chinese character dictionaries. Present-day Japanese lexicographers are exploring computerized editing and electronic dictionaries.

  7. Category : Fictional Japanese people in anime and manga

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    S. Toshiyuki Saejima; Gintoki Sakata; Akari Sakura; Kyoko Sakura; Seishiro Sakurazuka; Mikado Sanzenin; Ranma Saotome; Sara (Jewelpet) Sasuke Sarugakure; Ryohei Sasagawa

  8. Hiragana - Wikipedia

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    The table to the right shows the derivation of hiragana from manyōgana via cursive script. The upper part shows the character in the regular script form, the center character in red shows the cursive script form of the character, and the bottom shows the equivalent hiragana. The cursive script forms are not strictly confined to those in the ...

  9. Jōyō kanji - Wikipedia

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    1931: The former jōyō kanji list was revised and 1,858 characters were specified. 1942: 1,134 characters as standard jōyō kanji and 1,320 characters as sub-jōyō kanji were specified. 1946: The 1,850 characters of tōyō kanji were adopted by law "as those most essential for common use and everyday communication". [1]