First Known Use: 1859
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hiragana
noun hi·ra·ga·na \ˌhir-ə-ˈgä-nə\
Definition of HIRAGANA
: the cursive script that is one of two sets of symbols of Japanese syllabic writing — compare katakana
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Origin of HIRAGANA
Japanese, from hira- ordinary + kana syllabary
Rhymes with HIRAGANA
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