Shodo Calligraphy ArticleExploring Kanji-Kana Majiri (Chōwatai) — The Harmony of Kanji and Kana
Introduction Kanji-Kana Majiri (Chōwa-tai) (漢字かな交じり (調和体)) is a Japanese writing that skillfully combines Kanji (Chinese...
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Shodo Calligraphy ArticleExploring Japan’s Youth Culture: The Fascinating Evolution of Maru-Moji and Gal-Moji
Introduction Japan's writing culture is incredibly diverse, with various styles emerging over time. Among these, "Maru-M...
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleUnveiling Katakana (カタカナ): A Fascinating Journey Through Japan’s Writing System
Introduction Hello! Today, we're going to take a detailed look at the origins of one of the three writing systems in the...
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleBeauty of Hiragana (ひらがな): The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Script and Its Rich History
Introduction Hello! I'll delve into the fascinating history of one of the three main writing systems in Japanese: Hiraga...
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleThe Key to Unlocking Kanji: Decoding the Japanese Language with Kanji Radicals
The blog provides insights into kanji, borrowed characters from Chinese, and their composition using radicals. Radicals are essential components that contribute to the meaning and pronunciation of kanji, acting as building blocks for the characters. Understanding radicals helps in deciphering the composition and nature of various kanji characters.
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleExploring On-yomi and Kun-yomi in Kanji: Understanding the Sounds of Japanese Characters
This blog post explore the concept of On'yomi and Kun'yomi in Kanji, providing a clear explanation. Kanji is an essential part of learning Japanese, and understanding how to pronounce them correctly involves On'yomi and Kun'yomi, which are special reading rules. So, let's delve into the world of Kanji's sound variations together!
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleWhat is Kanji: Ideographic Character and The 6 Type of Kanji
Japanese language has 3 type of characters: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana. Kanji are the Chinese characters that were adopted into the Japanese writing system and are an integral part of the language. In this blog post, I'll talk about kanji and some of its important features that foreign learners and enthusiasts of Japanese culture should know.
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleThe Richness of Kanji: Unveiling the Five Font Styles
5 styles as Kanji (Chinese characters) styles: “楷書 (Square style)”, “行書 (Running style)”, “草書 (Cursive style)”, “隷書 (Clerical style)”, and “篆書 (Seal style)”. Even one character can be written in a variety of styles.This article introduces all the 5 styles so that you can experience the richness of Kanji character expression.