Here's why:
* Japanese uses three writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.
* Hiragana and Katakana: These are syllabaries, meaning each symbol represents a syllable (like "ka", "ki", "ku").
* Kanji: These are logograms, meaning each character represents a word or concept.
So, instead of an alphabet, Japanese uses a combination of these writing systems.
If you're interested in learning more about the Japanese writing systems, you can find resources online or at your local library.