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“Kanji used to represent syllables” in Japanese

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音仮名 ongana おんがな

Kanji used to represent syllables in Japanese is “音仮名” (ongana). Full meaning: kanji used to represent syllables, based on their "on" readings (prior to the advent of kana).

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