kana-only text; writing entirely in kana
Refers to a text written using only kana, without kanji. Often contrasted with 真名文 (manabumi), which uses kanji.
See also: 真名文 (まなぶみ)
kana-only letter; letter in kana
Only with reading かなぶみ
Specifically a letter or correspondence written entirely in kana. The reading かなぶみ is used for this sense.
During the Heian period, kana-only texts were often written by women.
This letter is written entirely in kana, without a single kanji.
The kana-only letter from my grandmother was filled with kind words.
Standard kanji spelling for kana-only writing.
Formed from 仮名, “kana,” and 文, “text” or “letter.”