noun
hiragana
Hiragana (noun) means 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.
noun
1
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.
2
A letter of this syllabary.
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Etymology
From Japanese 平(ひら)仮(が)名(な) (hiragana).
Rhymes for hiragana
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What is the meaning of hiragana?
"hiragana" (noun) means 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.
What are the different meanings of hiragana?
"hiragana" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. A letter of this syllabary.