A system of visual symbols used for communication, consisting of various combinations of dots and lines, which can represent sounds or meanings in a language.
A recorded form of spoken language that allows for written expression, encompassing the representation of thoughts and ideas in a structured manner.
An artistic or decorative rendering of a family crest or emblem, where the design incorporates letters or symbols in a stylized format.
A written representation of linguistic terms; often encapsulating the nuanced meanings or categories of a word within a specific cultural or contextual framework.
The quantity of symbols used in a specific writing system, reflecting the distinct characters that constitute a language's alphabet or syllabary.
Example:
へー 、キーボード見ないで文字打てるんだ。スゴイわねー。
A symbol used in writing that represents language, typically referring to kanji in a narrower sense.
A written form that can be evaluated for its aesthetic quality, such as being neat or messy.
A euphemistic way to refer to a person or a term that starts with a specific character as an indirect expression.
A term for a specific area within a town or village, consisting of both larger and smaller subdivisions.
An honorific name used by men in ancient China after reaching adulthood, distinct from their given name, often used in scholarly contexts.
Example:
君はがうまいね。
A character or symbol used to represent numbers, including various forms such as Arabic numerals, Chinese characters, and Roman numerals.
A representation of quantities or values that can be used in statistical analysis or practical applications in everyday life.
Often refers to sales performance or business metrics expressed numerically, providing insight into financial health.
In the context of broadcasting, it specifically denotes audience ratings, indicating the popularity or viewership of a program.
Example:
数字は天文学的なものだろう。
Describing something exactly as stated without exaggeration or falsehood, conveying the precise meaning of the words used.
Reflecting a direct interpretation of text or speech, adhering strictly to the original wording without any embellishment.
Capturing the essence of a statement or phrase in its most straightforward and unembellished form, devoid of metaphorical or figurative nuances.
Example:
私はおろかにもその慣用語句を文字通りの意味で解釈してしまった。
A system of written characters originating from China, used to represent words and concepts, characterized by their logographic nature, where each character typically corresponds to a single syllable.
Characters that are combined with phonetic scripts in Japanese writing, allowing the expression of the Japanese language while utilizing the distinctive features of each writing form.
Historical characters that have been adapted and integrated into the Japanese language since their introduction, evolving in usage and form within Japanese education and literature.
A collection of standardized characters that serve specific functional roles in Japanese society, such as those used in official documents, newspapers, and educational materials, reflecting both common usage and cultural significance.
Example:
漢字を書くときは点やはらいに気をつけて、なるべく早くていねいに書きましょう。