Magical Japanese
Season 4, Episode 1: Write
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Written Japanese was developed and refined after Japan began using Chinese kanji characters in the early 5th century. This history is reflected in the many words related to kaku, or "to write."
All Episodes - Season 4
Episode 1
Write
Episode 2
Mountain
Episode 3
Eye
Episode 4
Bag
Episode 5
Salt
Episode 6
Castle
Episode 7
Wheel
Episode 8
River/Stream
Episode 9
Seven
Episode 10
Mouth
Episode 11
Acting
Episode 12
Theater
Episode 13
Step
Episode 14
Sound
Episode 15
The Manyoshu Edition / Episode I: Love
Episode 16
The Manyoshu Edition / Episode II: Business
Episode 17
Wear
Episode 18
Grass