Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 訓仮名(くんがな) in Japanese

訓仮名
Kana Reading
くんがな
Romaji
kungana
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (prior to the advent of kana) kanji used to represent readings of words, selected for their kun-yomi, regardless of meaning


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

10 strokes

instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read

On'Yomi: クン, キン

Kun'Yomi: おし.える, よ.む, くん.ずる

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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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