Translation guide
Furigana are small kana characters printed next to kanji to show their pronunciation. This guide explains how to refer to them in Japanese.
The learner wants to talk about the small kana printed above or beside kanji to indicate pronunciation.
The standard term for small kana printed next to kanji to show the reading. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
この漢字に振り仮名を付けてください。
Please add furigana to this kanji.
振り仮名があると読みやすいです。
It's easier to read when there is furigana.
Commonly used in publishing and typography. Originally referred to the size of the type, but now synonymous with furigana in many contexts.
このテキストにルビを振る方法を教えてください。
Please tell me how to add ruby characters to this text.
Literally 'reading kana'. Can refer to the pronunciation of a kanji in general, not necessarily the small printed characters. Less specific than 振り仮名.
What is the reading of this kanji?