Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 仮名(かな) in Japanese

仮名, 仮字, 假名
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
かな
Romaji
kana
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    kana; Japanese syllabary (e.g. hiragana, katakana)


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

6 strokes

character, letter, word, section of village

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: あざ, あざな, -な

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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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11 strokes

temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal

On'Yomi: カ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: かり, かり.る

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