JIS X 0208

JIS X 0208 is a Japanese standard character set that defines how characters are represented digitally, mainly for computers and other electronic devices. It includes about 6,700 characters, such as kanji, hiragana, katakana, and Latin letters, allowing consistent encoding and display of Japanese text. The standard assigns unique codes to each character, facilitating accurate communication and data processing across systems. Think of it as a specialized alphabet system that ensures Japanese characters are understood and correctly displayed everywhere, similar to how ASCII works for English letters.