katakana
/ˌkɑtəˈkɑnə/
noun
- One of the three writing systems used in Japanese, consisting of angular characters primarily used for foreign words, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and scientific terms.
- The word 'computer' is written in katakana in Japanese.
- Many restaurant menus in Japan use katakana for foreign dishes like 'pizza' and 'hamburger'.
- She practiced writing her name in katakana for her Japanese class.