Word details

仮名

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 仮名

Dictionary

Entry

仮字
假名
Noun
Freq #24501
1

kana; Japanese syllabaries (i.e. hiragana and katakana)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 1039
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

sham
temporary
interim
assumed (name)
informal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かり
かり-
6 strokes
Frequency: 177
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

name
noted
distinguished
reputation

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-な
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
6 strokes
Frequency: 485
JLPT N3
Grade 1

Meanings

character
letter
word
section of village

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あざ
あざな
-な
11 strokes

Meanings

temporary
interim
assumed (name)
informal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かり
かり.る

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