noun
kana literature; Heian-period works written in kana
Refers to classical Japanese literature written primarily in kana, especially works by women of the Heian court such as The Tale of Genji and The Pillow Book.
『源氏物語』は仮名文学の代表作です。
"The Tale of Genji" is a representative work of kana literature.
平安時代
Heian-period kana literature was mainly written by women.