カタカナ
Meanings
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katakana; angular Japanese syllabary used primarily for loanwords
usually written using kana alone
One of the two Japanese syllabaries, characterized by angular strokes. Used mainly for foreign loanwords, onomatopoeia, and emphasis.
See also: ひらがな
Loanwords are usually written in katakana.
Please explain the difference between katakana and hiragana.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をカタカナで書くto write something in katakana
Foreign names are written in katakana.
- カタカナを使うto use katakana
Katakana is often used for onomatopoeia.
- 〈物〉をカタカナで表記するto notate/transcribe something in katakana
The company's name is written in katakana.