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Meaning of 訓仮名(くんがな) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

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

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訓 JLPT 2

instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read

On: クン, キン

Kun: おし.える, よ.む, くん.ずる

10 strokes

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仮 JLPT 2

sham, temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal

On: カ, ケ

Kun: かり, かり-

6 strokes

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名 JLPT 5

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

On: メイ, ミョウ

Kun: な, -な

6 strokes

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