Hiragana script became the primary script for court poetry during the Heian period. Originally this script served the needs of which of the following?

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Hiragana script was initially developed as a writing system for women of the court who were not allowed to learn Chinese characters, which were deemed more masculine and appropriate for men. As such, it became the primary script for court poetry during the Heian period, which was largely composed by women.

Hiragana Script Became the Primary Script for Court Poetry During