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Why Are Foreign Names Written in Katakana? The Complete Guide to Japanese Name Writing

Discover why Japanese uses katakana for foreign names. Learn the linguistic, cultural, and historical reasons behind this unique writing system choice.
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Full-Width vs Half-Width Katakana: Complete Guide to Japanese Character Widths

Learn the key differences between full-width and half-width katakana, when to use each form, and how character width affects Japanese text display and formatting.
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