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How to say 'Category' in Japanese | カテ

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The Japanese word for Category is 'Kate', written as カテ in Japanese.

    word

    カテ

    Meaning

    Category

    Reading

    Kate

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun 'カテ (kate)' is a loanword derived from the English word 'category'. It is used in contexts where classification or grouping is involved, such as in discussions, databases, or organizational systems. For example: Please select a category「カテを選んでください」(かてをえらんでください). This product belongs to a different category「この商品は別のカテに属します」(このしょうひんはべつのかてにぞくします). The term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in business and technology environments.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Frequency

    6056

    Composition

    katakana

    Handwriting

Katakana in the Word カテ

This word contains 2 Katakana characters :

  • katakana

    Reading

    Ka
  • katakana

    Reading

    Te

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'Kate' means 'Category' .

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