As a language so distinct from most others, Japanese has an air of mystery about it.
Though no longer considered a linguistic isolate, Japanese forms a family with only the Ryukyuan languages and its origin remains uncertain. For English speakers at least, it is considered one of the most difficult languages to master.
Following are basic questions and answers about some characteristics of the language:
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