Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 平仮名(ひらがな) in Japanese

平仮名, ひら仮名
JLPT 5
Kana Reading
ひらがな
Romaji
hiragana
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    hiragana; cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)


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 5

6 strokes

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: な, -な

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JLPT 3

5 strokes

even, flat, peace

On'Yomi: ヘイ, ビョウ, ヒョウ

Kun'Yomi: たい.ら, -だいら, ひら, ひら-

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