English–Japanese
“katakana” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikatakana
Example
日本語の名前をカタカナで書きます。nihon go no na mae o ka ta ka na de ka ki ma su
I write Japanese names in katakana.
How to say “katakana” in Japanese
“Katakana” in Japanese is カタカナ (katakana).
Katakana presents Japanese speech units in a marked script that often signals foreignness, technicality, emphasis, or sound symbolism.
Example sentences with カタカナ
外国の地名はカタカナで表記されることが多いです。gai koku no chi mei wa ka ta ka na de hyō ki sa re ru ko to ga ō i de su
Foreign place names are often written in katakana.
Tips for using カタカナ
- A native Japanese word written in katakana can look like a brand, headline, or deliberate emphasis, so script choice can affect tone even when pronunciation stays the same.