What is katakana?

Katakana is one of the three Japanese writing systems. It is commonly used for loanwords, foreign names, onomatopoeia, and emphasis. Katakana becomes essential as soon as you start reading modern Japanese.

How to practice katakana effectively

• Focus on confusing pairs (シ/ツ, ソ/ン, etc.).
• Practice recognition and recall—don’t only read.
• Review mistakes and repeat weak characters until consistent.
• Mix basic, dakuon, and combination kana over time.

Why use KanaDojo for katakana practice?

• Interactive drills and game-like modes.
• Progress tracking to target what you miss.
• Blitz mode to build speed.
• Gauntlet mode to ensure full coverage.

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