Form of Japanese syllabic writing Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Saturday, December 26, 2015 · 32-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, December 26, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 26, 2015 · 32-Down · 8 letters
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A Japanese syllabary used when writing words borrowed from foreign languages other than Chinese, specific names of plants and animals and other jargon, onomatopoeia, or to emphasize a word or phrase. Also used to write the Ainu language.
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