Han Characters (Hanzi, Kanji, Hanja)
Overview
Logographic characters used across East Asia in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean contexts. Highly dense and complex in form.
Languages Using This Script
Regions & Countries
Visual Characteristics
- Square-shaped logograms
- High stroke count and visual density
- Consistent sizing across different writing systems
Common Mix-ups
- Hangul Script (used alongside in Korea)
- Kana Scripts in Japan (usually smaller, more curved)
Other Things to Know
- Used on signs, packaging, and buildings
- In Japan, always appears alongside kana
- In Korea, used mostly for historical or formal text
Examples
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