Javanese is spoken by approximately 68 million people, primarily in Indonesia, where it is a significant regional language. Using both Latin and Javanese scripts, it is deeply rooted in the culture of Java, featuring classical literature, wayang performances, and traditional gamelan music. Despite modernization, Javanese remains a vital part of Indonesia's linguistic diversity.
Stats
Language Family: Austronesian
Writing System: Latin, Javanese
Writing System Type: Abugida (Javanese), Alphabet (Latin)
Writing Direction: L to R
Tones / Pitch Accent: None
Morphology: Agglutinative
Cases: None
Grammatical Gender / Noun Class: None
Number of Verb Tenses: None (Aspect-based)
Word Order: SVO
Number of Vowels (Monophthongs): 6
Number of Consonants: 21
Areas Where Spoken
Indonesia (24.5%) (68 mil)