Hiragana
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡæ.nə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hiragana is a noun meaning A letter of this syllabary.
Meaning
A letter of this syllabary.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The main syllabary for the Japanese language, used to represent native Japanese words, including particles, and when kanji is used, to represent verb and adjective endings.
Word Forms
- hiraganas
- hirakana
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include syllabary, kana, katakana, kanji, manyogana, hanja.
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