Definitions for katakanaˌkɑ təˈkɑ nə
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ka•ta•ka•naˌkɑ təˈkɑ nə(n.)
the more angular, less commonly used of the two Japanese syllabaries.
Category: Language/Linguistics
Ref: Compare hiragana.
Origin of katakana:
1720–30
Wiktionary
katakana(Noun)
A Japanese syllabary used when writing words borrowed from foreign languages other than Chinese, specific names of plants and animals and other jargon, or to emphasize a word or phrase.
katakana(Noun)
A letter thereof
Origin: From 片仮名.
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