Translation and Meaning of: 当て字 - ateji
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 当て字 (ateji) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ateji
Kana: あてじ
Type: Substantive
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Translation / Meaning: phonetically equivalent character; substitute character
Meaning in English: phonetic-equivalent character;substitute character
Definition: Write the sounds of a foreign language using the sounds of the kanji as they are.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (当て字) ateji
当て字 is a Japanese word that refers to kanji characters used to represent sounds instead of their original meanings. The word is composed of the characters 当て (ate), meaning "guess" or "guess correctly," and 字 (ji), meaning "character" or "letter." The practice of using 当て字 is common in Japanese, especially in proper names and foreign words. For example, the name of the country "Brazil" is written in Japanese with the 当て字 characters "ブラジル" (burajiru), which represent the sounds of the word in Portuguese.How to Write in Japanese - (当て字) ateji
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (当て字) ateji:
Synonyms and Similar - (当て字) ateji
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
当て文字; 熟字訓; 訓読み
Words containing: 当て字
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Words with the same pronunciation: あてじ ateji
Example Sentences - (当て字) ateji
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Other words of the same type: Substantive
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "phonetically equivalent character; substitute character" é "(当て字) ateji". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
