Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 音仮名(おんがな) in Japanese

音仮名
Kana Reading
おんがな
Romaji
ongana
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 on-yomi, regardless of meaning


Kanji in this word

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 4

9 strokes

sound, noise

On'Yomi: オン, イン, -ノン

Kun'Yomi: おと, ね

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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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