Definition of 送り仮名 (おくりがな)

noun
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kana written after a kanji to complete the full (usually kun) reading of the word, declensional kana ending
Other readings:
送りがな【おくりがな】
Related Kanji
送 escort, send
仮 sham, temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal
名 name, noted, distinguished, reputation