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Updated Kanji list totals 2,136

The government Nov. 30 updated the list of kanji designated for everyday use for the first time in 29 years, deleting five and adding 196, including difficult-to-write characters that have become easier to use with computers. The new total is 2,136.

In the postwar period, the list was first compiled in 1946, when 1,850 kanji were approved for common use. It was revised in 1981 to 1,945 characters.

In line with the new list announced by the Cabinet Office, the Justice Ministry revised a ministerial order to reflect the changes in its list of kanji that can be used for people's names. Government documents will be written using the new lists. (Kyodo News)

Shukan ST: December 10, 2010

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National News Updated Kanji list totals 2,136 The government Nov. 30 updated the list of kanji designated for everyday use for the first time in 29 years, deleting five and adding 196, including difficult-to-write characters that have become easier to use with computers. The new total is 2,136. In the postwar period, the list was first compiled in 1946, when 1,850 kanji were approved for common use. It was revised in 1981 to 1,945 characters. In line with the new list announced by the Cabinet Office, the Justice Ministry revised a ministerial order to reflect the changes in its list of kanji that can be used for people's names. Government documents will be written using the new lists. (Kyodo News) Shukan ST: December 10, 2010 (C) All rights reserved