@schrift_sprache Reminds me of Shiratori Kōshō's proposal for the simplification of the Japanese writing system as shown in his 新国字論 (1898). However, here kana are not merely incorporated as supplement but replace the Chinese-based phonophoric altogether! Next level! https://t.co/BCGnWdcNd9 https://t.co/Y7h8YikicO