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noun, outdated kanji

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English Meaning(s) for 假名

noun
  1. kana; Japanese syllabary (i.e. hiragana, katakana)

Definition and Synonyms for 假名

Nom De Plume an author's pseudonym
Synonyms: ペンネーム, 仮名, 仮名, 作り名, 別名, 別称, 異称, 筆名, 雅号
Nom De Guerre a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
Synonyms: アノニム, 仮名, 仮名, 作り名, 別名, 別称, 異称, 筆名, 雅号
Assumed Name a name that has been assumed temporarily
Synonyms: 仮名, 仮名, 作り名, 偽名, 別名, 別称, 異称, 筆名, 通称, 雅号

Meanings for each kanji in 假名

» temporary; interim; assumed (name); informal
» name; noted; distinguished; reputation

Categories 假名 is a member of

Nom De Guerre a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
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Name a language unit by which a person or thing is known
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