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katakana

Syllabification: (ka·ta·ka·na)
Pronunciation: /ˌkätəˈkänə/

Definition of katakana

noun

  • the more angular form of kana (syllabic writing) used in Japanese, primarily used for words of foreign origin. Compare with hiragana.

Origin:

early 18th century: Japanese, literally 'side kana'

katakana in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of katakana in the British & World English dictionary