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What is the Katakana for 'Ja'? | ジャ

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

The Katakana for 'Ja' is 'ジャ'.

    katakana

    ジャ

    Reading

    Ja

    Modifier

    youon

    Handwriting

Words Using ジャ

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

This katakana character is used in 9 words:

    word

    パジャマ

    Meaning

    Pajamas

    word

    ジャム

    Meaning

    Jam

    word

    ジャガイモ

    Meaning

    Potato

    word

    ジャーナリスト

    Meaning

    Journalist

    word

    ジャーナリズム

    Meaning

    Journalism

    word

    ジャンプ

    Meaning

    Jump

    word

    マネージャー

    Meaning

    Manager

    word

    ジャパン

    Meaning

    Japan

    word

    ジャズ

    Meaning

    Jazz

Learn the Katakana ジャ

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

What does ジャ sound like?

ジャ is pronounced as 'Ja'.

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