JLPT N5 Beginner
カタカナ
Japanese script used for foreign words, sound effects, and emphasis
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片仮名 kanji form
Noun
Katakana (the writing system)
One of the three Japanese writing systems, primarily used for foreign words, onomatopoeia, and emphasis.
Example
外国人 の 名前 は 普通 カタカナ で 書き ます 。
Foreigners' names are usually written in katakana.
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