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[[File:Sitelen sitelen mi weka e ike jan, la mi weka e ike mi.jpg|thumb|x240px|{{tp|mi weka e ike jan la mi weka e ike mi.}}]]
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'''{{tp|sitelen sitelen}}''' (also known as '''{{tp|sitelen suwi}}''') is a logographic writing system for [[Toki Pona]], created by Jonathan Gabel around 2006.<ref>https://www.jonathangabel.com/toki-pona/kama-pona/</ref> It is one of the two non-Latin writing systems featured in {{pu|en}}, alongside {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}}. The overall style of {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} was inspired by United States west-coast {{wp|comix}} and east-coast {{wp|graffiti}}, while the word shapes themselves are often taken from hieroglyphs or religious symbols.<ref>https://jonathangabel.com/toki-pona/acknowledgements/</ref>
'''{{tp|sitelen sitelen}}''' ([[initialism]]: '''{{tp|ss}}'''), also known as '''{{tp|sitelen suwi}}''', is a {{w|Logography|logographic}} writing system for [[Toki Pona]], created by Jonathan Gabel ({{tok|jan Josa}}) around 2006.<ref>Gabel, Jonathan (n.d.). [https://www.jonathangabel.com/toki-pona/kama-pona/ "Welcome - {{tok|kama pona}}"]. ''jonathangabel.com''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref> It is one of the two constructed writing systems featured in the book {{pu|en}}, alongside {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}}. The overall style of {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} was inspired by United States west-coast {{w|comix}} and East Coast {{w|graffiti}}, while the word shapes themselves are often taken from hieroglyphs or religious symbols.<ref>Gabel, Jonathan (n.d.). [https://jonathangabel.com/toki-pona/acknowledgements/ "sitelen sitelen acknowledgements and etymology"]. ''jonathangabel.com''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref>


{{tp|sitelen sitelen}} is non-linear in nature: instead of a straight row, words are arranged in blocks reminiscent of comic strips. [[Prepositions]] and part-of-sentence marking [[particle]]s wrap around their contents, similarly to {{tp|sitelen pona}}'s cartouches.
{{tp|sitelen sitelen}} is non-linear in nature. Rather of a straight row, words are arranged in blocks reminiscent of comic strips. [[Prepositions]] and part-of-sentence marking [[particle]]s wrap around their contents, similarly to {{tp|sitelen pona}}'s cartouches.


==Glyphs==
==Glyphs==

===Word glyphs===
===Word glyphs===
Aside from {{tp|[[tonsi]]}}, which was added in 2020, Gabel designed the glyphs for {{tp|[[nimi ku suli]]}} in collaboration between {{tok|lon Jawin}}, {{tok|jan Pensa}}, and {{tok|jan Saki}}, with feedback from Nundrum, Skymandr, and {{tok|jan Temili}}.
Aside from {{tp|[[tonsi]]}}, which was added in 2020, Gabel designed the glyphs for {{tp|[[nimi ku suli]]}} in collaboration between {{tok|lon Jawin}}, {{tok|jan Pensa}}, and {{tok|jan Saki}}, with feedback from Nundrum, Skymandr, and {{tok|jan Temili}}.
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wile - sitelen sitelen word symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|{{tp|[[wile]]}}
wile - sitelen sitelen word symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|{{tp|[[wile]]}}
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===Syllable glyphs===
===Syllable glyphs===
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!{{tp|[[sitelen Lasina]]}}
!{{tp|[[sitelen Lasina]]}}
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|Period
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|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode:multiply;">[[File:Comma - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
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|Comma
|Comma
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|,
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|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode:multiply;">[[File:Exclamation - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode: multiply;">[[File:Exclamation - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|Exclamation
|Exclamation
|!
|!
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|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode:multiply;">[[File:Question - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode: multiply;">[[File:Question - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|Question
|Question
|?
|?
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|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode:multiply;">[[File:Colon - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode: multiply;">[[File:Colon - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|Colon
|Colon
|:
|:
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|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode:multiply;">[[File:Cartouche - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode: multiply;">[[File:Cartouche - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|Cartouche
|Cartouche
|rowspan="2"|"&#x3000;"
|rowspan="2"|"&#x3000;"
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|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode:multiply;">[[File:Capsule - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|<div class="mw-no-invert" style="mix-blend-mode: multiply;">[[File:Capsule - sitelen sitelen punctuation symbol drawn by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|60x60px]]</div>
|Capsule
|Capsule
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==Writing==
==Writing==

===Glyph density===
===Glyph density===
[[File:Sitelen sitelen syllable scaling sample by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|thumb|{{tp|o ante e kulupu lili}}, written as syllable glyphs in 3 different sizes]]
[[File:Sitelen sitelen syllable scaling sample by Jonathan Gabel.jpg|thumb|{{tp|o ante e kulupu lili}}, written as syllable glyphs in 3 different sizes]]
When written at smaller sizes where they would otherwise be too dense, glyphs can be simplified. The [//jonathangabel.com/toki-pona/dictionaries/drawing-steps drawing dictionary] presents each word glyph at large and small sizes to give examples for how details can be removed while staying recognizable.
When written at smaller sizes where they would otherwise be too dense, glyphs can be simplified. The drawing dictionary presents each word glyph at large and small sizes to give examples for how details can be removed while staying recognizable.<ref>Gabel, Jonathan (n.d.). [//jonathangabel.com/toki-pona/dictionaries/drawing-steps drawing dictionary: step by step]. ''jonathangabel.com''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref>
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==Notable works==
==Notable works==
[[File:Sitelen sitelen contract.jpg|thumb|{{tp|lipu lawa pi esun kama}}, a {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} contract describing the sale of itself]]
[[File:Sitelen sitelen contract.jpg|thumb|{{tp|lipu lawa pi esun kama}}, a {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} contract describing the sale of itself]]

==={{tp|lipu lawa pi esun kama}}===
==={{tp|lipu lawa pi esun kama}}===
{{tok|jan Mato}} wanted to test whether artificial languages were suited for sales contracts.<ref>[//forums.tokipona.org/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1201&start=30#p6046]</ref> In 2009, Gabel followed through on {{tok|Mato}}'s challenge, negotiating with him mainly in Toki Pona<ref>[//forums.tokipona.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1222&start=0]</ref> and creating "{{tp|lipu lawa pi esun kama}}: a contract for future sales". Written in {{tp|sitelen sitelen}}, the contract describes the sale of itself for $100 USD to {{tok|jan Mato}}.<ref>Jonathan Gabel (August 2, 2012). [//jonathangabel.com/2012/lipu-lawa-pi-esun-kama {{tok|lipu lawa pi esun kama}}].</ref>
{{tok|jan Mato}} created a challenge to test whether constructed languages were suited for sales contracts.<ref>[http://forums.tokipona.org/viewtopic.php?t=1201&start=30 Re: {{tok|mi namako}}]. ''Toki Pona Forums''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref> In 2009, Gabel followed through on {{tok|jan Mato}}'s challenge, negotiating with him mainly in Toki Pona<ref>{{tok|jan Josan}} (11 December 2009). [//forums.tokipona.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1222 {{tok|esun kepeken toki pona}}]. ''Toki Pona Forums''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref> and writing {{tp|lipu lawa pi esun kama}}. Written in {{tp|sitelen sitelen}}, the contract describes the sale of itself for US$100 to {{tok|jan Mato}}.<ref>Gabel, Jonathan (2 August 2012). [//jonathangabel.com/2012/lipu-lawa-pi-esun-kama {{tok|lipu lawa pi esun kama}}]. ''jonathangabel.com''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref>


Afterwards, {{tok|Mato}} reflected on the experiment, providing his opinions on Toki Pona's suitability for contracts and business.<ref>[//forums.tokipona.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1265&p=6372]</ref>
Afterwards, {{tok|jan Mato}} reflected on the experiment, sharing his opinions on Toki Pona's suitability for contracts and business.<ref>{{tok|jan Mato}} (10 January 2010). [//forums.tokipona.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1265&p=6372 {{tok|kama sona lukin pi esun pi toki pona}}]. ''Toki Pona Forums''.</ref>
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==={{tp|nasin nasa}}===
==={{tp|nasin nasa}}===
{{tp|nasin nasa}} by Vacon Sartirani is a surreal webcomic about weird creatures on a weird planet, written entirely in {{tp|sitelen sitelen}}. The first chapter came out in June 2019, and no new chapters have come out since the 5th chapter in May 2020. It is available for free [https://tapas.io/series/Nasin-Nasa/info on Tapas] and [https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/nasin-nasa/list?title_no=303628 on Webtoon.] (Note: it has erotic themes, gore, assault, and other potentially disturbing visuals.)
{{tp|nasin nasa}} is a surreal webcomic written by Vacon Sartirani about weird creatures on a weird planet, written entirely in {{tp|sitelen sitelen}}. The first chapter came out in June 2019 and the latest chapter in May 2020.<ref>Vacon. [https://tapas.io/series/Nasin-Nasa/info {{tok|Nasin Nasa}}]. ''Tapas''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref><ref>Vacon Sartirani. [https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/nasin-nasa/list?title_no=303628 {{tok|nasin nasa}}]. ''WEBTOON''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref>


==={{tp|meli lili pi len loje}}===
==={{tp|meli lili pi len loje}}===
In 2019 {{tp|jan Same}} released a translation of ''The Little Red Riding Hood'' from the brothers Grimm in four different writing systems, including {{tp|sitelen sitelen}}. It can be found [http://musilili.net/lipu/meli-lili-pi-len-loje-2/ here.]
In 2019, {{tp|jan Same}} released a translation of ''The Little Red Riding Hood'' from the brothers Grimm in four different writing systems, including {{tp|sitelen sitelen}}.<ref>{{tok|jan Same}}. [http://musilili.net/lipu/meli-lili-pi-len-loje-2/ {{tok|meli lili pi len loje}}]. ''musi lili''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref>


==={{tp|lipu tenpo}}===
==={{tp|lipu tenpo}}===
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==External links==
==Notes==
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* [https://jonathangabel.com/toki-pona/ Official webpage]
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* [http://livingtokipona.smoishele.com/examples/liveinput/liveinput.html Renderer]
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* [https://github.com/tokipona-today/sitelen-sitelen Font (linearized)]


==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://jonathangabel.com/toki-pona/ Official website]
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* [http://livingtokipona.smoishele.com/examples/liveinput/liveinput.html Live renderer]
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* [https://github.com/tokipona-today/sitelen-sitelen Linearized font]
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