振り仮名
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Noun referring to small hiragana characters placed next to kanji to indicate reading. Used as a standalone term without conjugation.
Theme
In a Japanese language study group, User and their classmate Yuta are practicing reading kanji with furigana in a textbook.
振り仮名
ふりがな
pronunciation key
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Memory Hook
Imagine a 'furry cat' (振り仮名 furigana sounds like 'furry cat') that helps you read kanji by giving pronunciation hints — it's your furry guide to reading!
Cultural Note
『振り仮名』 (furigana) is widely used in Japanese media, such as manga, children's books, and textbooks, to aid learners and native speakers with difficult kanji. It's often written in small hiragana above or beside kanji characters.
Forms
Base: 振り仮名Noun referring to small hiragana characters placed next to kanji to indicate reading. Used as a standalone term without conjugation.