The Problems of Using Chinese Characters for the Japanese Man'yoshu

question 27

Multiple Choice

The problems of using Chinese characters for the Japanese Man'yoshu led to the kana syllabary, a system of ________ symbols that form the building blocks of Japanese words.

• A) 26
• B) 50
• C) 760
• D) 31

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Insolvency

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Bulk Sale

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Bankruptcy Legislation

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Preference

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