Nijikana

Katakana (ko)

is one of the 46 basic characters, read “ko, written with 2 strokes.

AI voice

Memory trick

The corner of a box. Ko for corner.

Don't mix it up with

Words with

  • ココアkokoa · cocoa
  • コーヒーkoohii · coffee
  • コンセントkonsento · power outlet
  • コインkoin · coin
  • コインロッカーkoinrokkaa · coin locker
  • コンビニkonbini · convenience store

Practise until it sticks

It's taught in katakana lesson 2, "K row". Nijikana drills each character with mini-games and audio, and spaced repetition brings it back just before you forget it.

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