Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 捨て仮名(すてがな) in Japanese

捨て仮名, 捨仮名
Kana Reading
すてがな
Romaji
sutegana
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    small okurigana used with kanbun
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    small kana used for diphthongs (ya, yo, yu, i, etc.)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

11 strokes

discard, throw away, abandon, resign, reject, sacrifice

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: す.てる

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JLPT 2

6 strokes

sham, temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal

On'Yomi: カ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: かり, かり-

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: な, -な

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