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| − | In the original Japanese documents written before 1946, the writing system is slightly different from today. The main differences are: | + | In the original Japanese documents written before 1946 or so, the writing system is slightly different from today. The main differences are: |
| − | * old kanji forms | + | * old ''kanji'' forms |
| − | * some old kana characters | + | * some old ''kana'' characters that since fell in disuse |
| − | * | + | * a greater number of differences between ''kana'' usage and pronunciation |
Here are some common words whose writing has changed: | Here are some common words whose writing has changed: | ||
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| + | ==Further reading== | ||
| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjitai Shinjitai] (Wikipedia) for the change in ''kanji.'' | ||
| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_kana_usage Historical kana usage] (Wikipedia) for the older use of ''kana.'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:31, 11 October 2006
In the original Japanese documents written before 1946 or so, the writing system is slightly different from today. The main differences are:
- old kanji forms
- some old kana characters that since fell in disuse
- a greater number of differences between kana usage and pronunciation
Here are some common words whose writing has changed:
| old | new | meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 寫眞 | 写真 | photography |
| 光學 | 光学 | optics |
| 商會 | 商会 | trading company |
| 區 | 区 | district |
Further reading
- Shinjitai (Wikipedia) for the change in kanji.
- Historical kana usage (Wikipedia) for the older use of kana.
