Distinction and Difference: From Kana to Hiragana and Hentaigana

The study of kana 仮名 development has only begun in the last fifteen years, with much scholarship focused upon discerning either the Heian origins of kana or such later developments as furigana 振り仮名 (phonetic guides) and spelling rules. However, these perspectives have largely overlooked a key moment...

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Main Author: Marks, Clare
Format: Others
Published: ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst 2015
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Online Access:https://scholarworks.umass.edu/masters_theses_2/160
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1133&context=masters_theses_2