Syllabic characters are written symbols that represent syllables, which are units of sound in spoken language. Unlike alphabetic systems that use individual letters to form words, syllabic scripts group sounds into larger units. This makes them efficient for languages where syllables are commonly used. Examples of syllabic characters can be found in scripts like Hiragana and Katakana, used in the Japanese language. Each character corresponds to a specific syllable, allowing for a more straightforward representation of pronunciation. Syllabic writing systems are often easier to learn for languages with a limited number of syllables.