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What is the Katakana for 'E'? | エ

If you are wondering what is the Katakana for 'E', you've come to the right place!

The Katakana for 'E' is 'エ'.

    katakana

    Reading

    E

    Handwriting

Words Using

Katakana is used for foreign loanwords, foreign names, and for emphasis.

This katakana character is used in 21 words:

    word

    エド

    Meaning

    Edo

    word

    エネルギー

    Meaning

    Energy

    word

    エスカレーター

    Meaning

    Escalator

    word

    エアメール

    Meaning

    Airmail

    word

    エイズ

    Meaning

    AIDS

    word

    エンジン

    Meaning

    Engine

    word

    エアコン

    Meaning

    Air conditioner

    word

    イエス

    Meaning

    Jesus

    word

    ウエスト

    Meaning

    Waist

    word

    エチケット

    Meaning

    Etiquette

    word

    エッチ

    Meaning

    Pervert

    word

    ダイエット

    Meaning

    Diet

    word

    ウィークエンド

    Meaning

    Weekend

    word

    ウエノ

    Meaning

    Ueno

    word

    イスラエル

    Meaning

    Israel

    word

    エジプト

    Meaning

    Egypt

    word

    エビ

    Meaning

    Shrimp, Prawn

    word

    エレベーター

    Meaning

    Elevator

    word

    エピソード

    Meaning

    Episode

    word

    リクエスト

    Meaning

    Request

    word

    レクリエーション

    Meaning

    Recreation

Learn the Katakana

Let's make sure you fully understand this katakana character.

What does エ sound like?

エ is pronounced as 'E'.

To help you master this katakana character, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its reading.