writing in kana; kana writing
Refers to the act of writing using kana, or text written in kana. Often contrasted with 真名書き (managaki, writing in kanji).
See also: 真名書き
This book is written entirely in kana, so even children can read it.
Old documents shifted from kanji writing to kana writing.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Kana-inclusive spelling, often used in educational or explanatory contexts.
Compound of 仮名 (kana) + 書き (writing). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the term has been used since the Heian period to distinguish kana writing from kanji-based writing.