大和やまと文も字じ

noun

Japanese syllabary symbols; kana

Historical term for Japanese kana, often contrasted with 唐文字 (Chinese characters). Used in discussions of writing systems and classical texts.

See also: 唐文字

• 平へい安あん時じ代だいには、大和やまと文も字じが女じょ性せいの手て紙がみによく使つかわれた。

  In the Heian period, Japanese kana were often used in women's letters.