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Japanese (???, Nihongo&_160;?) is a language spoken by over 130&_160;million[2] people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is related to the Ryukyuan languages. Its relationships with other languages remain controversial. It is an agglutinative language and is distinguished by a complex system of honorifics reflecting the hierarchical&_160; nature of Japanese society, with verb forms and particular vocabulary to indicate the relative status of speaker, listener and the third person mentioned in conversation whether he is there or not. The sound inventory of Japanese is relatively small, and it has a lexically distinct pitch-accent system. It is a mora-timed language.

The Japanese language is written with a combination of three different types of scripts modified Chinese characters called kanji (??), and two syllabic scripts made up of modified Chinese characters, hiragana (???) and katakana (???). The Latin alphabet, romaji (????), is also often used in modern Japanese, especially for company names and logos, advertising, and when entering Japanese text into a computer. Western style Arabic numerals are generally used for numbers, but traditional Sino-Japanese numerals are also commonplace.

Japanese vocabulary has been heavily influenced by loanwords from other languages. A vast number of words were borrowed from Chinese, or created from Chinese models, over a period of at least 1,500&_160;years. Since the late 19th century, Japanese has borrowed a considerable number of words from Indo-European languages, primarily English. Because of the special trade relationship between Japan and first Portugal in the 16th century, and then mainly the Netherlands in the 17th century, Portuguese, German and Dutch have also been influential.

Although Japanese is spoken almost exclusively in Japan, it has been and sometimes still is spoken elsewhere. When Japan occupied Korea, Taiwan, parts of the Chinese mainland, the Philippines, and various Pacific islands before and during World War II,[3] locals in those countries were forced to learn Japanese in empire-building programs. As a result, there are many people in these countries who can speak Japanese in addition to the local languages. Japanese emigrant communities (the largest of which are to be found in Brazil) sometimes employ Japanese as their primary language. Approximately 5% of Hawaii residents speak Japanese, with Japanese ancestry the largest single ancestry in the state (over 24% of the population). Japanese emigrants can also be found in Peru, Argentina, Australia (especially Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Cairns), the United States (notably California, where 1.2% of the population has Japanese ancestry, and Hawaii), and the Philippines (particularly in Davao and Laguna). Their descendants, who are known as nikkei (??, literally Japanese descendants), however, rarely speak Japanese fluently after the second generation.

Showing 1 to 25 of 33 Articles matching 'Japanese language' in related articles.
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1. Nikon L14 Digital Camera
November 03, 2008

At some point or other, language might have been a problem for you. Most of the cameras that you would have seen do not support various languages. But Nikon has overcome this barrier. Nikon l14 comes with English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Thai, Czech, Danish, Norwegian and Indonesian languages. Now, it’s not necessary to know a particular language to understand the working of your camera. Key Features Nikon l14 camera has a CCD imaging sensor. CCD sensor works ... (read more)

Author: Monty Alexander

2. Buying The Correct Bonsai Pot
October 30, 2008

There is more to the relationship between a bonsai tree and its pot than how it appears to the naked eye. In bonsai language, the pot is frequently called the frame while the bonsai tree itself is referred to as the picture. Obviously, uniting the two together will create framed perfection. Tips on Choosing the Right Bonsai Pot It's important that you purchase only pots which are specially manufactured to use for bonsai trees because they are pre-designed to have two types of holes: drainage holes as bonsai trees require lots of watering and secondly, holes for passage of training ... (read more)

Author: Jess Shaw

3. Some Reasons Why You Should Grow A Bonsai Tree
October 30, 2008

Bonsai growers are a special lot. They seem to belong to a different clique altogether, a little bit far removed from your regular gardener or plant fan. They are patient, skilled and determined and they seem to speak a language that's all their own. If you've been bitten by the bonsai bug and are still in denial, here are a few reasons why you should give in: A chance to create a living work of art Growing bonsai is more than just having a green thumb and knowing which soil goes with what species. It can actually be an artistic endeavor. Here's why: if you don't have a sense of ae... (read more)

Author: Jess Shaw

4. Get to the Top Being Bi-lingual
October 20, 2008

The world is getting smaller and companies looking to conduct business overseas or trying to reach a larger market share at home are looking for employees who can speak more than one language. Businesses are not looking for just Japanese translators or Korean translators to hire, they want professionals who can also speak several languages and manage a company or perform other business actions as well. Every day, more jobs advertise the need for bilingual applicants and employers are increasingly looking for more than English speaking professionals. A recent study found that 31% of execut... (read more)

Author: 10x Marketing

5. Japanese Website Translation
October 20, 2008

Japanese Website Translation If you have recently opened a business and your target audience is the Japanese market, it doesn't matter if you are opening a business in Japan or in US or anywhere in the world.  As long as you have a website for your business, it can reach any target market anywhere worldwide.  The only major thing that you have to consider is the language barrier. This may be the reason why such an advanced country like Japan, is only just starting to emerge in e-commerce and online marketing world. Today, most websites catering to Japanese community have bee... (read more)

Author: Przemyslaw Prokpow

6. The Benefits of Being Bilingual
October 13, 2008

All around us more and more texts are going through document translation. A localization company staffed with a Korean translator, Norwegian translator and Japanese translator may be thriving as cultures embrace each other and seek to cater to each other’s language requirements. In fact, even around us we see a change from one language to multiple language options. Often times we may walk into a bookstore and see one book with multiple translations. It’s happening everywhere. But, why do schools and cultures put such an emphasis on language – what benefits do they see that we usually don’t und... (read more)

Author: 10x Marketing

7. Japanese language training
October 07, 2008

Sakuraa Nihongo Resource Centre is a subsidiary company of a well established decade old public listed software company which has a successful track record of delivering software services & products to its clients in Far East and Japan. A synergistic offshoot of this sustained focus has been the skill we have in Japanese language. This bouquet of Japanese language & cultural skills is today available through us in the form of "Sakuraa Nihongo Resource Centre (SNRC)." Unique About SNRC The language course for software professionals will have distinct software "accent", by virtue ... (read more)

Author: Sakuraa Nihongo Resource Centre

8. Online phases to establish business presence in Japan
September 25, 2008

Japan is a land of opportunities. The size of its economy is quite big. To target Japanese markets for business generation, the business owners should be in position to relate themselves with local residents. However, business promotion is not a one-time exercise. To set up your business in Japan or for that matter any country where language is a barrier, it is better to understand the market as you grow along with youth business. To understand the pulse of a foreign market it is always advisable to explore the market gradually so that you learn while you grow along with the idea. Esta... (read more)

Author: Przemyslaw Prokpow

9. How Fast Can We Really Learn A New Language?
August 30, 2008

I don’t know about you, but I’ve tried and tried many a time to learn a foreign language. Like many people I’ve always got as far as the basics and maybe how to order drinks or ask where the toilet is, but that’s about as far as I get!!! Around 20 years ago in the UK, the top languages to learn were always French and German; there was never the option of Spanish, which seems to be by far a more popular option. There seem to be so many courses around, but how do we know which one to choose. In the end you probably actually end up learning completely pointless, but fun phrases when in the... (read more)

Author: Emma Hall

10. Spanish Lessons from Experts
August 22, 2008

Learning a foreign language is high on the agenda of many people. Most parents want their children to learn a foreign language and some want to master different languages themselves. Their reasons are varied: relocating to a foreign destination or just curiosity towards the unknown language and adding value to one’s personality. Presently, many languages have become extremely popular amongst learners- French, German, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish to name a few. And the best part is now children can Learn to Speak Spanish within a group. The advent of many after school clubs has made this pos... (read more)

Author: John Ellis

11. The Beautiful Bonzai Plants
August 16, 2008

The Bonzai Plant is one of the most unique and visually stimulating plants that exists. For hundreds of years, the Bonzai Plant has been an art form in the Orient. The word Bonzai, or Bonsai, has its roots in the Japanese language and literally means “potted plant” and is the art of cultivating miniature trees. The art of Bonzai originated in China during the Han Dynasty, approximately 4000 years ago. Over the years the Bonzai Tree has been used to decorate the homes and gardens of people living in Japan, China, Korea, as well as Vietnam. The Bonzai Tree is not simply a dwarf tree, as in t... (read more)

Author: Robert Bell

12. Simple To Find An Immigration Translator
August 08, 2008

When immigrating, the last thing you need is finding out that an error was made in paperwork, delaying you several weeks or more. Finding a translator to help with the process of immigration may be an important investment, even if your English is excellent. All too often, the government paperwork requires specialized knowledge of English. You want your transition to America to be smooth.   There are several key things to look for when hiring language translation services. Whether you need to find a japanese translator, or a Spanish translator, you'll want the service to be completel... (read more)

Author: 10x Marketing

13. Eight Tips On Finding A Translator
August 01, 2008

1. Native Speakers Preferred: Whether it is a norwegian translation of your website or a hebrew translation of ancient texts that you need, native speakers are typically preferred when it comes to professional translation. Native speakers have the advantage of completely natural, inborn fluency. It's hard to beat someone who's been intimate with a language since they overheard it in the womb.   2. Or close to Native... If the translator is not a native speaker, ask how closely their skills match the level of native speaking. They may have lived in the country-of-the-language-you-n... (read more)

Author: 10x Marketing

14. Why does it seem that almost everyone who is learning a second language has chosen the WRONG LANGU
July 31, 2008

Rocket Language Article #2 Why does it seem that almost everyone who is learning a second language has chosen the WRONG  LANGUAGE COURSE? Visit a language forum and be prepared to find out the sad truth. Some people are happy with their choices regarding a course to learn a second language...but it seems that most people are not.   What does this mean to you?   If you are thinking about learning a second language, all the negative feed back adds to your indecision and doubt.   Some common questions that you would like answered: Will the c... (read more)

Author: George Pierce

15. Important News when considering learning a second language!
July 28, 2008

learn2ndlanguage "interactive" article Good News when you are considering learning a second language? Language courses that are "Interactive'", are typically miles ahead of the "old fashioned" text book type courses. Why??   The "old fashioned: method of learning is essentially based on rote and repetition.   The "new fashioned" courses are "interactive" and are based on "IMMERSION".   Learning by rote and repetition: means... over and over and over and over until your brain remembers.   This method of learning works, and is tried, test... (read more)

Author: George Pierce

16. Asian Languages
July 14, 2008

The Asian languages, particularly Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese, represent a significant part of the translation industry in the United States, especially on the West Coast. Some agencies specialize in only Asian languages or even just one or two of them. Still others make the brunt of their money from these languages. Yet, despite the appeal of their lucrative potential and the need for them in business, many translators and those who work with translators know very little about these languages. This article is intended to fill that gap. First, a brief clarification. Although... (read more)

Author: goihata sl

17. No Japanese Translator Needed to Order If Your Are Visiting From Japan
July 11, 2008

As an English speaking tourist, we are lucky that most countries are catering to our needs. Many restaurants, museums, public transportation and other services have the information also written in English as well as the native language and sometimes two or three others. For the foreign traveler, traveling in the United States they face many more obstacles when it comes to understanding public signs because almost everything is printed in one language only- English. One company is looking to help the weary traveler out.   A software company, specializing in hospitality and entertain... (read more)

Author: 10x Marketing

18. RHUB is a Flash to the Future in Web Conferencing With Improved Security and Channel Programming
July 09, 2008

RHUB has shown great creative ability and ingenuity in web conferencing, security improvements, and in the expansion of their channel programming. For instance, with the TurboMeeting 3.3 software they began their international language and recording phase. TurboMeeting 3.3 supports five languages: English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. When meeting attendees have their computer set on an included language they will see the user interface in their own language. In 2008 they extended their channel program for web conferencing by adding Central Desktop, Pa... (read more)

Author: Don Rainwater

19. How to Get the Perfect Kanji Tattoo You Truly Deserve?
June 08, 2008

Kanji was originated from Chinese Characters. Kanji is the term for Chinese characters that are used in the Japanese language. There are two different types of characters that are used in written Japanese: kana, which includes the types of writing known as hiragana and katakana, and kanji. All written Japanese evolved from written Chinese, and were modified to create the different sounds of the Japanese language. Kanji in Japanese are typically characters from the Chinese language that have been adapted to mean Japanese words. The meanings in Chinese and Japanese can be the same but pronounc... (read more)

Author: Ying Ying

20. Using Chinese Business Cards Translation
May 29, 2008

Chinese Business Cards Translation means two-sided business cards. These are not typically used in the West, but are very common in Asian countries - particularly China, which is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. In China, business people carry cars that are printed on both sides. One side is in the international language of business and commerce, which for better or worse, is English. On the other side is the same information in pinyin, or traditional Chinese characters. If you know anything about China, you know that the country is very diverse, not only culturally but ... (read more)

Author: Wayne Hemrick

21. Advice Chinese Business Cards Translation
May 29, 2008

There are those who have seen the future of commerce, and it is Asia – and China in particular. If you plan on doing business in China however, it’s a good idea to have Chinese business cards with you, for several reasons. While it is true that most business people in the People’s Republic of China speak fluent English, the fact is that you will establish much more credibility – as well as rapport – when you can demonstrate some willingness to speak the language of the country. Having Chinese business cards is part of the toolkit you should have in order to maximize your success and impr... (read more)

Author: Wayne Hemrick

22. Marry me in Japanese, Sweetie
May 23, 2008

A couple I know have a great love for Japan. They've traveled there twice, taught English there together, and even got engaged there. They are American and English is their first language. But the idea of speaking some of their wedding vows in Japanese is extremely appealing, and fits in with the design theme of their wedding.   They have no worries about finding a translator. They know they will need help with both document translation and spoken translation. Neither of them speaks Japanese, so they may need some coaching, too. The bride is Jewish and wants to say a few words in H... (read more)

Author: 10x Marketing

23. Learn Chinese Online
May 21, 2008

Learning a foreign language can be a part of study for some people, while it may be a hobby for some. Many people are interested in learning different foreign languages such as Japanese, French, German, Spanish and Chinese. Chinese is said to be one of the most difficult languages to learn. You can attend the Chinese language classes or get adequate training from the experts. The easiest and most convenient way to get acquainted with this language is to learn Chinese online. It requires lots of efforts, commitment and time to learn any foreign language. People tend to learn the Chinese la... (read more)

Author: Mike Cheng

24. Learn How To Speak Japanese - 2 Ways To Keep It Cool
May 07, 2008

Despite the fact that Japanese is the 6th most studied language in the U.S., the Japanese culture has become part of international culture. If you have eaten at a sushi bar or sung at a karaoke bar, you have experienced a Japanese cultural activity. Doing different activities can make you learn Japanese quickly by keeping it real. Listen, if you are the brave person who has chosen to study Japanese you are taking the path less trodden regarding languages and choosing a less commonly learned language will stand out on your resume and will set you apart from the crowd. Congratulations and... (read more)

Author: Suzanne Brown

25. How To Quiet The Debbie Downer And Learn Japanese Fast
May 05, 2008

Afraid to learn Japanese? Despite the fact that Japanese is a language that is getting more exposure, thanks to the popular Japanese exports such as sushi, Manga comic books and Anime, Japanese is still not a language that has an abundance of eager students. The individual who embarks on the quest to learn Japanese is often more aware of the wide chasm of difference between English and Japanese. And this Debbie Downer attitude (a.k.a. negative attitude) makes the road of ascent to Japanese seem long, arduous and at times, unattainable. When you ask yourself, "Can I learn Japanese?" Her... (read more)

Author: Suzanne Brown

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