Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 送り仮名(おくりがな) in Japanese

送り仮名, 送りがな
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
おくりがな
Romaji
okurigana
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    kana written after a kanji to complete the full (usually kun) reading of the word (may inflect); declensional kana ending


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

escort, send

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: おく.る

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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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