Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
katakana
Noun
/kætəˈkɑːnə/
Definition
Katakana is one of the two primary phonetic scripts used in the Japanese writing system.
Examples
- アメリカ (Amerika) – America
- サッカー (sakkā) – soccer
- コンピュータ (konpyūta) – computer
Meaning
It is used mainly for the transcription of foreign words, technical and scientific terms, as well as the names of plants, animals, and minerals.
Synonyms
- None (Katakana is unique to the Japanese writing system)
