Everything you need to master katakana—from comprehensive guides and character charts to interactive practice games.
Modern Japanese is full of English loanwords written in katakana: コンピューター (computer), レストラン (restaurant), インターネット (internet). You'll see it everywhere in Japan!
Katakana represents the exact same sounds as hiragana—just with different, more angular characters. If you know hiragana, learning katakana is much easier!
Katakana is primarily used for foreign loanwords, names, technical terms, and emphasis (similar to italics in English). Master it to read signs, menus, and modern content.
Most brand names (スターバックス - Starbucks), technology terms, and scientific vocabulary use katakana. It's crucial for reading contemporary Japanese.
