Japanese Days of week in Kanji What is Kanji in Japanese? "Kanji" (漢字) arelogographic Chinese charactersthat have been adopted and integrated into the Japanese writing system.

What are kira kira names? A kira kira name is a non-traditional name where the pronunciation is unusual or does not match the standard or phonetic pronunciation in kanji.

Sometimes part of a kanji indicates how it may be pronounced. Looking out for these patterns can give a boost to reading skills.

The chart below shows some simple, commonly used kanji, accompanied by pictures to aid the memory process. The meaning of each character and its pronunciation are also given.

Changes aim to standardise pronunciation of kanji characters and officials can refuse to accept a name deemed to negatively affect a child.

Discover the Japanese names for the days of the week with their English pronunciations. This guide offers comprehensive support for newcomers and children eager to learn Japanese.