Is kanji closer to traditional or simplified Chinese?

In terms of writing systems, mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia uses simplified characters. Japanese uses a form of Chinese characters in their writing system, called Kanji. The same goes for when Chinese characters are used in Korean Hanja. They are, of course, pronounced differently.

Is Japanese kanji the same as traditional Chinese?

The Japanese term kanji for the Chinese characters literally means “Han characters”. It is written with the same characters as in traditional Chinese to refer to the character writing system, hanzi (漢字).

Does Japan use traditional or simplified kanji?

Shinjitai (Japanese: 新字体, “new character form”) are the simplified forms of kanji used in Japan since the promulgation of the Tōyō Kanji List in 1946. Some of the new forms found in shinjitai are also found in Simplified Chinese characters, but shinjitai is generally not as extensive in the scope of its modification.

How do you know if its simplified or traditional Chinese?

The most obvious difference between traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese is the way that the characters look. Traditional characters are typically more complicated and have more strokes, while simplified characters are, as the name suggests, simpler and have fewer strokes.

Which Chinese should I learn traditional or simplified?

In essence, if you plan to use your Chinese where simplified characters are used (mainland China and Singapore, for instance), then learn simplified. If you plan to go to Taiwan or Hong Kong, you will be better off learning traditional first.

Is it easier to learn traditional or simplified Chinese?

Some people may claim that Simplified Chinese is easier to learn, but it is only partially true. Simplified Chinese characters contain fewer strokes and may be easier to remember for new learners. The actual effort involved in learning either traditional or simplified characters is quite similar.

Is Chinese traditional or simplified more common?

Simplified Chinese is the standard way of writing in mainland China. Traditional Chinese writing is the choice mostly preferred in Taiwan and in Hong Kong. Although the majority of the population uses the Simplified Chinese system, there is a growing trend towards Traditional Chinese.