Embark on a captivating journey into the enigmatic origins of the Japanese language, a tapestry woven with threads of ancient civilizations and cultural exchanges.
Time Period | Key Events | Sources |
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300-700 AD | Introduction of Chinese characters (Kanji) | National Institute of Japanese Language and Linguistics |
8th Century | Development of the Japanese syllabaries (Hiragana and Katakana) | Encyclopedia Britannica |
16th Century | Arrival of European traders and missionaries | Nihon Kokugo Daijiten |
Word | Etymology | Cultural Influence |
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'Sushi' | Derived from 'susu' (vinegar) and 'shi' (fish) | Ancient preservation technique |
'Kimono' | From 'ki' (wear) and 'mono' (thing) | Traditional Japanese garment |
'Zen' | From Chinese 'chan' (meditative discipline) | Buddhism |
Language | Influence on Japanese | Sources |
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Korean | Shared vocabulary and grammatical structures | Journal of the Association for Korean Linguistics |
Portuguese | Introduction of new words related to Christianity | The Cambridge History of Japan |
English | Modern loanwords in fields like technology and fashion | Encyclopedia of Japanese Language and Linguistics |
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