book written entirely in kanji
Refers to a text written solely with Chinese characters, without kana. Often contrasted with 仮名本 (kana-bon), which uses kana. Used in historical or literary contexts.
See also: 仮名本
This kanji-only book was written in the Heian period.
Comparing kanji-only books with kana books reveals language changes clearly.
仮名本 is a book written with kana (or mixed kana and kanji), while 真名本 is written entirely in kanji.
Standard kanji spelling for a book written entirely in kanji, as opposed to kana-mixed texts.
Alternate kanji spelling using 字 instead of 名; less common but still encountered.
A compound of 真名, an old term for Chinese characters as opposed to 仮名, and 本 “book.” It denotes a work written wholly or principally in Chinese characters.