(IMAGE) Kobe University Caption Time-normalized resultant speed profiles of pen-tip when one participant wrote the stroke with (a) “hooked” ending, (b) “stop” ending, and (c) “sweep” ending, at 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the beginning of hiragana class. The black element of a hiragana letter on the left correspond to the movement profiles shown on the right. Overlaid lines show multiple trials recorded at each week. Credit Kobe University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.