2006-10-19 08:33:29 · 16 answers · asked by Dave 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Written language similarities. Kanji in Japan came from Chinese characters. The meanings for Chinese characters and Kanji differ. The Japanese have created 2 other forms of writing (Hiragana and Katakana) but Kanji still remains a similarity between the Chinese and the Japanese.
2006-10-19 08:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They Each Have There Own Ways Of Doing Things. I Ways They Look Alike. To Tell You The Truth I Cant Tell Them Apart.
2006-10-19 15:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with a Japanese guy, he said they are not alike in any way. I've heard him call Chinese people bad names. I don't think they get along.
2006-10-19 15:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by justcallmepetey 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are both Asian cultures, and at one point in time, the Japanese were originally from China. (That was a LONG time ago.) Their written language looks similar and their spoken language comes from the same language family. (It's easier for a native Japanese speaker to learn Chinese than it would be to learn Spanish, for instance. Similar grammatical rules and all that.) Both are very family and society oriented cultures. (ie, society is more important than the individual)
2006-10-19 15:40:03 · answer #4 · answered by Avie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're not alike. This is like asking how are white people and mexicans alike.
There are so many similarities and differences. It's just safe to say that they are similar when an ignorant person MAKES them similar. but truly, they have different histories, different cultures, different societies.
there is no way to answer this question. LET'S THINK FOR OURSELVES, PEOPLE!
2006-10-19 15:43:48 · answer #5 · answered by BABY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There from the other side of the world. They have similar cultures and look similar. They can eat white rice and stay skinny which makes me wish I was Asian.
When I 1st saw your quesition just for a second I thought it said cheese and Japanese instead of Chinese.
2006-10-19 15:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont really advise that you do this but if you reallllly want to know get a chinese person then find a japanese person and then ask them directly .
since this will result in a violent situation,.I really dont suggest it.
2006-10-19 15:51:15 · answer #7 · answered by steveshoardhouse 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The matriculation examinations are both tough, competitive,and similar in passing ratio.
It is because both countries are over populated, and they valued college education.
2006-10-19 15:49:49 · answer #8 · answered by chanljkk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very much except Japanese girls say,"Nip on These" and Chinese girls say "Chew Man Chew"!
2006-10-19 15:35:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the are alike because when japan took china over back in history their cultures we merged certain traditions are a variation of both cultures
2006-10-19 15:35:42 · answer #10 · answered by bar 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋