Why You Should Learn Katakana (+ 40 useful words to get you started)
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Katakana is mostly used for writing loan words that originate in other languages, or names and places which do not have a kanji form. This is why katakana is so useful.
What are Hiragana and Katakana used for? Do I need to learn them?
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When to use katakana and when to use hiragana, learn the difference.