hiragana
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hi·ra·ga·na
noun \ˌhir-ə-ˈgä-nə\Definition of HIRAGANA
: the cursive script that is one of two sets of symbols of Japanese syllabic writing — compare katakana
Origin of HIRAGANA
Japanese, from hira- ordinary + kana syllabary
First Known Use: 1859
Rhymes with HIRAGANA
Learn More About HIRAGANA
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: hircarrah
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Hirado ware
All Words Near: hiragana
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Hirado ware
All Words Near: hiragana
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up hiragana? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
