Japanese Kanji are logographic characters used in the Japanese writing system. They were adapted from Chinese characters and represent words or concepts rather than sounds. Each kanji has its own meaning and can have multiple readings, depending on the context in which it is used. Kanji are one of three scripts in Japanese, alongside Hiragana and Katakana. There are thousands of kanji, but around 2,000 are commonly used in everyday writing. Learning kanji is essential for reading and writing in Japanese, as they convey important information and nuances in the language.