katakana
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təˈkɑ noun
the more angular, less commonly used of the two Japanese syllabaries.
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katakana (ˌkɑːtəˈkɑːnə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| one of the two systems of syllabic writing employed for the representation of Japanese, based on Chinese ideograms. It is used mainly for foreign or foreign-derived words | |
| [Japanese, from kata side + | |
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Katakana
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katakana definition
JapaneseThe square-formed Japanese kana syllabary. Katakana is mostly used to write foreign names, foreign words, and loan words as well as many onomatopeia, plant and animal names.
(2001-03-18)
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Kana is, itself, composed of two alphabets called hiragana and katakana.
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