片仮名
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Base noun form. Refers to the katakana writing system. Used in contexts like 『片仮名を書く』 (katakana o kaku, 'to write katakana').
Theme
In a Japanese language class, User and their classmate Satoshi discuss writing systems and study tips.
片仮名
かたかな
katakana
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
To remember 『片仮名』 (katakana, 'katakana'), think of 'katana' (a Japanese sword) — katakana characters are sharp and angular like a katana blade!
Cultural Note
『片仮名』 (katakana, 'katakana') is one of the three Japanese scripts, used for foreign words, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and emphasis. It's often taught early in language education alongside 『ひらがな』 (hiragana, 'hiragana').
Forms
Base: 片仮名Base noun form. Refers to the katakana writing system. Used in contexts like 『片仮名を書く』 (katakana o kaku, 'to write katakana').