Japanese langage I think Japanese language is one of the most unique Japanese culture. So I would like to explain it to people of other countries. I have divided three main parts. First , I'll talk about "Derive Japanese writing" 300AC Ancient Japanese lived in a small village group and had only speaking.They didn't have writing in those day. Then,about 500AC Japan and China ware exchanging culture deeply.At that time Japanese knew Chinese character and learned it. Japanese and Chinese are different grammar.So Using Chinese language was difficult for Japanese.Then Japanese arranged Chinese language. For example Mountain, Japanese had already spoken as Yama about mountain before Chinese character was imported. They were using one sound one letter.It was very hard to write. (也麻　YaMa) However,Chinese was using two sound one letter.(山　San) So,Japanese mixed Chinese letter and Japanese pronunciation. (山　YaMa)We say it Manyougana. As a result,Japanese have several pronunciation with one Chinese letter. Then Hiragana was derived around 800AC.This letter was easier writing and near speaking language.At the same time Katakana also was derived.Now We use Katakana for writing foreign things.However,It was used for writing speedily due to study efficiently by monk. I would appreciate that someone check the my little long sentence. Thank you!