noun
katakana
Katakana (noun) means a Japanese writing system mainly used for words taken from languages other than Chinese, for names of plants and animals, for sound effects, for emphasis, and for writing Ainu.
noun
1
A Japanese writing system mainly used for words taken from languages other than Chinese, for names of plants and animals, for sound effects, for emphasis, and for writing Ainu.
2
A single symbol from this writing system.
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Etymology
Comes from Japanese 片(かた)仮(か)名(な) (katakana).
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What is the meaning of katakana?
"katakana" (noun) means a Japanese writing system mainly used for words taken from languages other than Chinese, for names of plants and animals, for sound effects, for emphasis, and for writing Ainu.
What are the different meanings of katakana?
"katakana" has 2 main meanings: 1. A Japanese writing system mainly used for words taken from languages other than Chinese, for names of plants and animals, for sound effects, for emphasis, and for writing Ainu; 2. A single symbol from this writing system.
