“Characters” in Japanese
Short answer
Characters in Japanese is “字面” (jimen). Full meaning: appearance of written words, impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing), superficial meaning; face (of a printing type).
Other ways to say “Characters” in Japanese
文字面
mojizura appearance of written words, impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing), superficial meaning
字づら
jizura appearance of written words, impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing), superficial meaning; face (of a printing type)
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