平仮名

ひら仮名

Reading

Kana: ひらがな
Romaji: hiragana
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

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

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 片仮名

Kanji

Readings: ヘイ、 ビョウ、 ヒョウ、 たい.ら、 -だいら、 ひら、 ひら-
Meanings: even, flat, peace
Readings: カ、 ケ、 かり、 かり-
Meanings: sham, temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal
Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 な、 -な
Meanings: name, noted, distinguished, reputation