How to Pronounce "kana"
word
ˈkænə
KAN-uh
kˈɑːnɐ
KAHN-uh
Definition
A Japanese syllabic writing system, consisting of the hiragana and katakana scripts, used to write native Japanese words and foreign words respectively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkænə
British English
kˈɑːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-uh
UK
KAHN-uh
Listen in Context
The Japanese word 'sushi' can be written in kana.
Kana is used in Japanese schools.
She is learning to read kana.
Most beginners find kana much easier than kanji.