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   katakana

   /ˌkatəˈkɑːnə/

   noun

   • 1. the more angular form of kana (syllabic writing) used in Japanese, primarily used for words of foreign origin.

   Word Origin early 18th century: Japanese, literally ‘side kana’.

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • K

     5

   • A

     1

   • T

     1

   • A

     1

   • K

     5

   • A

     1

   • N

     1

   • A

     1

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