According to the history books, "Kojiki" (Record of Ancient Matters) and "Nihonshoki" (The Chronicles of Japan), Wani is believed to be a teacher to the Prince of Emperor Ojin using the books "Rongo" (The Analects of Confucius) and "Senjimon" (The Thousand Character Classic); however, this remains unconfirmed.
『古事記』・『日本書紀』によれば、王仁が『論語』・『千字文』を伝えて応神天皇の皇子に教えたとされているが、真偽は不明である。