Syllabic scripts are writing systems where each character represents a syllable, rather than individual sounds or whole words. This means that a single symbol can stand for a combination of consonants and vowels, making it easier to write languages with complex syllable structures. Examples of syllabic scripts include the Japanese kana systems, Hiragana and Katakana, which are used alongside Kanji characters. These scripts are often used in languages that have a relatively simple set of syllables. Syllabic writing can be more efficient for certain languages, as it reduces the number of characters needed compared to alphabetic systems. Other examples of syllabic scripts include the Cherokee syllabary and the Ethiopic script.