Word details

ひらがな

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひらがな.

Dictionary

Entry

らが平仮名NounUsually kanaFreq #31989
1

hiragana; cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

even, flat, peace

5 strokesFrequency 128JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヘイビョウヒョウ

Kun

たい.らたい.らげるひら

Nanori

たいらたらはちひとしへん

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

6 strokesFrequency 1,039JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

かりかり-

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

6 strokesFrequency 177JLPT N4Grade 1

On

メイミョウ

Kun

-な

Nanori

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