noun
book written entirely in kana
Refers to a book written solely in kana, without kanji. Often contrasted with 真名本 (まなぼん), a book written entirely in kanji. Used in historical or literary contexts.
See also: 真名本
平安時代には、女性が仮名本を多く書いた。
In the Heian period, women wrote many books entirely in kana.