Asked by brenda Delatorre on May 14, 2024

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In what script were the Tale of Genji handscrolls originally written?

A) Romaji
B) Katakana
C) Hiragana
D) Kanji

Tale of Genji Handscrolls

Illustrated scrolls based on the 11th-century Japanese literary masterpiece "The Tale of Genji," showcasing courtly life and aesthetics of the Heian period.

Hiragana

A phonetic cursive script developed in Japan from Chinese characters; it came to be the primary script for Japanese court poetry.

  • Discern the themes and symbolism present in Japanese narrative and religious art forms.
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Thomas WestlyMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Tale of Genji handscrolls were originally written in Hiragana, a script that was often used by women in Japan for personal and literary expression during the time the Tale of Genji was written.