Plural of katakana
irregular plural
The plural of katakana is katakana or katakanas.
Forms of katakana
| Singular | katakana /ˌkætəˈkænə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | katakana /ˌkætəˈkænə/ katakanas |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Meaning of 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, onomatopoeia, or to emphasize a word or phrase. Also used to write the Ainu language.
- noun A character thereof.
Plural the same as the singular
Questions about the plural of katakana
- What is the plural of katakana?
- The plural of katakana is katakana or katakanas.
- Is katakana countable?
- Katakana is a countable and uncountable noun.
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