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What is the Katakana for 'Ya'? | ヤ

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

The Katakana for 'Ya' is 'ヤ'.

    katakana

    Reading

    Ya

    Handwriting

Words Using

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

This katakana character is used in 8 words:

    word

    イヤリング

    Meaning

    Earrings

    word

    ヤマト

    Meaning

    Yamato

    word

    ナゴヤ

    Meaning

    Nagoya

    word

    プレーヤー

    Meaning

    Player

    word

    ミヤザキ

    Meaning

    Miyazaki

    word

    ダイヤモンド

    Meaning

    Diamond

    word

    タイヤ

    Meaning

    Tire

    word

    シブヤ

    Meaning

    Shibuya

Learn the Katakana

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

What does ヤ sound like?

ヤ is pronounced as 'Ya'.

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