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Japanese language

The Japanese language is a way of talking and writing that uses symbols called "characters" instead of letters. It is spoken mainly in Japan by over 128 million people. There are also many people who speak it around the world. Just like any other language, Japanese has its own special way of saying things and different words for things. To speak and write in Japanese, you need to learn these symbols and words and practice using them.