ふりがな
Meanings
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furigana; small kana printed next to kanji to show pronunciation
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the small kana characters placed above or beside kanji to indicate the reading. Commonly used in learning materials, manga, and children's books.
This manga has furigana printed next to the kanji.
Books for children often have a lot of furigana.
Usage patterns
- 〈漢字〉に振り仮名を振るto add furigana to a kanji
Please add furigana to the difficult kanji.
- 振り仮名付きの〈物〉something that comes with furigana attached
This book has furigana, so even children can read it.