Katakana　カタカナ

This chapter, we will learn how to read and write Katakana.
Please read “Writing System” first.
Katakana information and practice site (JOSHU)
You can use Katakana mnemonic pictures to learn katakana reading.

Learn how to read and write (stroke order )
アイウエオ Katakana カタカナ table (JOSHU)
You can practice writing with
Hira/Kata Drawing Practice pad (created by UT student Kenneth Le)

ア〜ノ

Check stroke order and sound: Katakana カタカナ table ア〜ン (JOSHU)
You can practice writing with Hira/Kata Drawing Practice pad (created by UT student Kenneth Le)
Katakana Trace with stroke order ア〜ン

Trace and practice Katakana ア〜ノ　(print out and write)
Use a blank Practice sheet if you would like practice more by yourself.

Katakana chart with stroke order

シとツKatakana practice sheet (print and write)

Practice Katakana sounds ア〜ノ(330)

Transcription ア〜ノ

ハ〜ン

Check stroke order and sound: Katakana カタカナ table ア〜ン (JOSHU)
You can practice writing with Hira/Kata Drawing Practice pad (created by UT student Kenneth Le)
Katakana Trace with stroke order ア〜ン

Trace and practice Katakana ハ〜ン　(print out and write)
Use a blank Practice sheet if you would like practice more by yourself.
Katakana chart with stroke order
ソとンKatakana practice sheet (print out and write)

Practice Katakana sounds ハ〜ン (331)
Practice Katakana sounds ア〜ン (329)

Practice Katakana ア〜ン flashcards

ガ〜ポ

Check カタカナtable ガ〜ポ
You can practice writing with Hira/Kata Drawing Practice pad (created by UT student Kenneth Le)

Trace and practice Katakana ガ〜ポ　(print out and write)
Use a blank Practice sheet if you would like practice more by yourself.

Practice Katakana flash cards ア〜ン　ガ〜ポ audio
Practice Katakana Flash cards ア〜ン　ガ〜ポ letters

Practice two-Katakana words Flash cards audio
Practice three-Katakana words Flash cards audio

Double Consonants 「ッ」

Just like Hiragana, double consonants(pp, kk etc.) are written using small tsu 「ッ」which double the sound it precedes.

beddo (bed)  ベッド
kappu (cup) カップ
kukku (Cooke, Cook, cook) クック

Double Vowels 「ー」

Unlike Hiragana, double vowels (aa, ii, uu, ee, oo) are written using 「ー」a bar.

supootsu (sports) スポーツ
doraibu mai kaa (“drive my car“) ドライブ　マイ　カー
sakkaa (soccer) サッカー

Practice four-Katakana words Flash cards audio

Transcription practice ア〜ンetc

キャ〜ピョ

Small ya/ yu/ yo ヤ・ユ・ヨ for glade sounds
Check カタカナtable キャ〜ピョ

Trace and practice Katakana キャ〜ピョ
(print out and write)
Use a blank Practice sheet
if you would like practice more by yourself.

Practice Katakana flash cards ガ〜ポ　キャ〜ピョ(audio)
Practice Katakana flash cards ガ〜ポ　キャ〜ピョ(letters)

Practice キャ〜ピョ audio (332)
Practice words audio (333)
Katakana Translation meaning (335)
Katakana Typing from English(334)

Practice five-Katakana words Flash cards audio
Practice six-Katakana words Flash cards audio

Katakana transcription practice all

English Words in Katakana

Some sounds in the other languages are not existed in Japanese. (Please see Pronunciation/ Syllables chapter) So, when those words becomes “loaned words (aka Katakana words),” some transformation will be applied.

Check カタカナ table イェ〜ヴォ

Practice Katakana meaning in English (251)
Practice Katakana meaning in English 2 (254)
Practice US states in English 1 (340)
Practice US states in English 2 (341)
Practice World in English (366)

Practice Katakana words (2 letters) (336)
Practice Katakana words (3 letters)(337)
Practice katakana words (4 letters) (338)
Practice to type Katakana words (3 letters audio)(351)

Transcription Practice ALL glade etc.

Listen to Katakana words and check katakana writing and meaning of each word.

Yookoso Textbook Practice Part 5

Katakana and Meanings

Innovative Katakana

After many loan words that sounds are not existed in Japanese are introduced, new innovative katakana, combination with other vowels or changing size, are created.

Practice Katakana mixed (innovative) words (352)
You can check your name in Katakana(JOSHU)
Katakana words Flash cards (JOSHU)

Onomatopoeia Usage

Japanese Onomatopoeia: The Definitive Guide (from Tofugu)
(Although this article is not using Katakana specifically, Katakana is commonly used for onomatopoeia.)

Japanese Katakana English Words

Katakana words are originally from foreign words; however, many Japanese own katakana words are also created.

Some examples 1 from Japanese Language and Culture
Some examples 2 from Japanese Language and Culture

Transcription Writing 1  ア〜ノ

Download GS_Transcription K1
（Print out and write Katakana)

romanized word	meaning in English all noun can be plural	Katakana
ex)aisu	ice	アイス
auto	out
inh(f)uruenza	influenze
uuman	woman
enjin	engine
ookesutora	orchestra
kappu	cup
kikku	kick
kuizu	quiz
keeki	cake
koohii	coffee
sandoicchi	sandwich
shiitsu	sheets
sukeeto	skate
seetaa	sweater
sokkusu	socks
takosu	taco; tacos
chiizu	cheese
tsundora	tundra
terebi	TV
totoro	Totoro (name)
nattsu	nuts
nikorai (or nikorasu)	Nicholas / Nicolas (name)
nuudoru	noodle
nekutai	necktie
nooto	notebook

Check your answer with GS_Transcription K1_answer

Transcription Writing 2　ア〜ン, long vowels, double consonants

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（Print out and write Katakana)

romanized word	meaning in English all noun can be plural	katakana
ex)  happii	happy	ハッピー
haikingu	hiking
hitto	hit
huraipan	pan
heaadoressaa	hairdresser
hoteru	hotel
masuku	mask
mishin	sewing machine
muumin	moomin
meetoru	meter
monsutaa	monster
yakuruto	Yakult
yuuro	Euro
yooguruto	yogurt
raamen	ramen
risaikuru	recycle
ruuru	rule
rentakaa	rent-a- car
robotto	robot
wanpiisu	dress; One Piece
airon	iron

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Transcription Writing 3 ア〜ン、ガ〜ポ

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（Print out and write Katakana)

romanized word	meaning in English all noun can be plural	Hiragana
ex)   gasu	gas	ガス
gasorin	gasolin
gitaa	guitar
gurasu	glass
geemu	game
goruh(f)u	golf
piza (or pizza)	pizza
jiinzu	jeans
zuuruu	Zulu
zerii	jello
zonbi	zombie
daiyamondo	diamond
denimu	denim
doonatsu (doonattsu)	doughnut (donut)
banana	banana
biitoruzu	The Beatles
burogu	blog
benechia	Venezia
bokushingu	boxing
pan	bread
piano	piano
purasuchikku	plastic
petto	pet
posutaa	poster

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Transcription Writing ４　all katakana

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（Print out and write Katakana)

romanized word	meaning in English all noun can be plural	Katakana
ex)kyanpu	camp	キャンプ
kyacchaa	catcher
kyuubu	cube
kyonshii	Jiangshi
shaabetto	sherbet
shuuru	surreal
misshon inpossiburu	Mission Impossible
chansu	chance
chuurippu	tulip
chokoreeto	chocolate
aanya	Anya (name)
nyuusu	news
eruniinyo	El Nino
piihyara	(festive flute sound)
hyuusuton	Houston
hyonjin	Hyunjin(name)
myanmaa	Myanmar
myuujikaru	musical
myon hyonso	Myung Hyeongseo (name)
paerya	paella
toryuhu(fu)	truffle
toruhiiryo	Trujillo (Peru)

gyappu	gap
regyuraa	regular
gyo	Gyo (manga by Jun Ito)
adobenjaazu	Advengers
juusu	juice
jooji kuruunii	George Clooney
byatoka	Vyatka(place)
rebyuu	review
byooku	Björk
pyanicchi	Pjanić, (Miralem) name
pyuuritan	Puritan
pyonchan	Pyeonchang

Check your answer with GS_Transcription K4_answer

Transcription from JOSHU1

Transcription and meaning practice 1 ア〜ン(JOSHU)
Answer

Transcription from JOSHU2

Transcription and meaning practice 2 ア〜ン＋ガ〜ポ（JOSHU)
Answer

Transcription from JOSHU3

Transcription and Meaning Practice 3 ア〜ン;ガ〜ポ; イェ〜ヴォ (JOSHU）
Answer

Transcription from JOSHU4

Transcription Katakana words (with boxes)

Trace and Practice from JOSHU1

Transcription of useful vocabulary 1 (Trace and practice)

Trace and Practice from JOSHU2

Transcription of useful vocabulary 2 (Trace and practice)

Trace and Practice from JOSHU3

kana vertical / horizontal writing practice