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 Kanji can be further subdivded by their readings, namely the 'kun'-reading (Japanese reading) and 'on'-reading (Sino-Japanese reading). Kanji tend to have multiple on-readings. This is due to the fact that the Sino-Japanese readings arrived in several historical waves from several different regions of China. These 'waves' can be roughly divided into four periods, the first one being the Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC to AD 9). Most characters and readings arrived during this time. The reading which is linked to this time period is referred to as ''kan-on''. The three other periods associated with different readings are the Wu Dynasty (AD 222 - 280), the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 907) and the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). <br>
 Not all kanji have all four readings; the most common is the ''kan-on'', ''go-on'' is the second most frequent. ''tou-on'' and ''sou-on'' are sometimes combined and referred to as ''tousou-on''.
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 Kanji can be further subdivded by their readings, namely the 'kun'-reading (Japanese reading) and 'on'-reading (Sino-Japanese reading). Kanji tend to have multiple on-readings. This is due to the fact that the Sino-Japanese readings arrived in several historical waves from several different regions of China. These 'waves' can be roughly divided into four periods, the first one being the Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC to AD 9). Most characters and readings arrived during this time. The reading which is linked to this time period is referred to as ''kan-on''. The three other periods associated with different readings are the Wu Dynasty (AD 222 - 280), the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 907) and the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). <br>
 Not all kanji have all four readings; the most common is the ''kan-on'', ''go-on'' is the second most frequent. ''tou-on'' and ''sou-on'' are sometimes combined and referred to as ''tousou-on''.
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 [http://http://linguistics.byu.edu/classes/ling450ch/reports/japanese.htm]An Overview of the History of the Japanese Language by Dr. Cynthia L. Hallen, Brigham Young University <br>
 [http://www.nihongoresources.com/language/dialects/kansaiben.html]Kansai Ben on The Japanese Page.com <br>
-[http://www.japan-101.com/language/japanese_language.htm]Japanese language - spoken and written language used mainly in Japan on Japan-101 Information Resource
+[http://www.japan-101.com/language/japanese_language.htm]Japanese language - spoken and written language used mainly in Japan on Japan-101 Information Resource <br>
 [http://www.alsintl.com/resources/languages/Japanese/]Japanese on Accredited Language Services

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 Two varieties which are considered standard can be found: ''hyoujugen'' 標準語 and ''kyoutsuugo'' 共通語 (common language). ''Hyoujugen'' is a variety which was set as the standard variety for teaching through the ''Imperial Rescript on Education'' (''kyouiku ni kansuru chokugo'', 教育ニ関スル勅語). Both standard varieties can be understood by every native speaker. Due to heavy Western influences and moderinsation both varieties have become less distinctive from the other. <br>
 Many distinctive dialects (''hougen'', 方言) can be found throughout the country. Japanese is normally split up into Eastern and Western Japanese, which can in turn be further divided into subcategories. A well-known example is the dialect of the Kansai region, the Kansai-ben 関西弁, which also includes the Oosaka-ben and the Kyouto-ben.
 ===Loanwords and foreign influences===

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	In contemporary Japanese, foreign loan words have two main functions. One consists in using them in order to name things or concepts that have not originally been used in Japan. Besides terms which are related to modern technology パソコン ''pasokon, personal computer'' they can also be found in the language use of young Japanese people, where they replace common Japanese words with loan words. Another example for loan words is their use as euphemisms. Japanese itself is a highly indirect language, and some words or terms are better left out or at least not stated directly. For example does the word 妻 (''tsuma, wife'') also imply an unpleasant connotation, since ''tsuma'' can also refer to a side dish/garnish which is being served along with the main dish. Here the word for ''wife'' evokes the image of a subordinate role. Therefor the waseieigo-word ワイフ (''waifu'') can be found to be used often in replacement of the Japanese term.		In contemporary Japanese, foreign loan words have two main functions. One consists in using them in order to name things or concepts that have not originally been used in Japan. Besides terms which are related to modern technology パソコン ''pasokon, personal computer'' they can also be found in the language use of young Japanese people, where they replace common Japanese words with loan words. Another example for loan words is their use as euphemisms. Japanese itself is a highly indirect language, and some words or terms are better left out or at least not stated directly. For example does the word 妻 (''tsuma, wife'') also imply an unpleasant connotation, since ''tsuma'' can also refer to a side dish/garnish which is being served along with the main dish. Here the word for ''wife'' evokes the image of a subordinate role. Therefor the waseieigo-word ワイフ (''waifu'') can be found to be used often in replacement of the Japanese term.
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 The internationally acknowledged name Japanese derives from Mandarin or possibly Wu Chinese pronunciation of Japan, Cipangu, mentioned in a work of Marco Polo.
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 In contemporary Japanese, foreign loan words have two main functions. One consists in using them in order to name things or concepts that have not originally been used in Japan. Besides terms which are related to modern technology パソコン ''pasokon, personal computer'' they can also be found in the language use of young Japanese people, where they replace common Japanese words with loan words. Another example for loan words is their use as euphemisms. Japanese itself is a highly indirect language, and some words or terms are better left out or at least not stated directly. For example does the word 妻 (''tsuma, wife'') also imply an unpleasant connotation, since ''tsuma'' can also refer to a side dish/garnish which is being served along with the main dish. Here the word for ''wife'' evokes the image of a subordinate role. Therefor the waseieigo-word ワイフ (''waifu'') can be found to be used often in replacement of the Japanese term.
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