kana preface to the Kokin Wakashū
Refers specifically to the Japanese-language preface of the Kokin Wakashū, written by Ki no Tsurayuki. A work of classical Japanese literature.
The kana preface was written by Ki no Tsurayuki.
From 仮名 (kana) + 序 (jo, 'preface'). The term is a proper name for the preface of the Kokin Wakashū.