1. A system of Japanese writing using Chinese characters, each representing a word or meaningful element.
Usage: Used alongside hiragana and katakana in modern Japanese writing; Each character typically has multiple pronunciations and meanings
2. An individual character in the kanji writing system.
Usage: Plural form is also 'kanji'

Examples

• Students in Japan must learn approximately 2,000 kanji to read newspapers and books.
• The kanji for 'tree' is written as a simple vertical line with two branches.
• Learning kanji requires memorizing both the shape and multiple possible readings of each character.
• This kanji appears frequently in Japanese names and place names.
• The dictionary entry shows three different kanji that can represent the same word.
• Mastering kanji is one of the biggest challenges for learners of Japanese.