Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Katakana.
Katakana - as a noun
A japanese syllabary used when writing words borrowed from foreign languages other than chinese, specific names of plants and animals and other jargon, onomatopoeia, or to emphasize a word or phrase. also used to write the ainu language.
A character thereof.
Example Sentences
"Learning katakana is essential for understanding loanwords in Japanese."
"In katakana, the word 'computer' is written as コンピューター."
"Foreign names are often written in katakana in Japan."
"The word 'pizza' is written as ピザ in katakana."
"To write 'chocolate' in katakana, it would be チョコレート."
Word Game Points
Is KATAKANA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, katakana is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
KATAKANA has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is KATAKANA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, katakana is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordKATAKANA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is KATAKANA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, katakana is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordKATAKANA has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
