Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 変体仮名(へんたいがな) in Japanese

変体仮名
Kana Reading
へんたいがな
Romaji
hentaigana
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    anomalous cursive syllabary; non-standard kana


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 3

9 strokes

unusual, change, strange

On'Yomi: ヘン

Kun'Yomi: か.わる, か.わり, か.える

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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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JLPT 4

7 strokes

body, substance, object, reality, counter for images

On'Yomi: タイ, テイ

Kun'Yomi: からだ, かたち

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