Nijikana

Katakana (n)

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

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Memory trick

One dot and a stroke rising UP: n. (ソ falls down.)

Also typed as nn on a Japanese keyboard.

Don't mix it up with

Words with

  • コンセントkonsento · power outlet
  • コインkoin · coin
  • ワインwain · wine
  • ラーメンraamen · ramen
  • レストランresutoran · restaurant
  • コインロッカーkoinrokkaa · coin locker

Practise until it sticks

It's taught in katakana lesson 8, "Y & W rows + n". Nijikana drills each character with mini-games and audio, and spaced repetition brings it back just before you forget it.

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