How to write タ (ta) in katakana
Add two short marks to タ (ta) and you get ダ (da). Its shape keeps a part of the kanji 多 (“many”). It takes three short strokes: the first from the top going down and left, the last ending at the center. Loanwords that begin with it: タイ (“tie”), タグ (“tag”), タフ (“tough”) and タブ (“tab (character, key)”).
- Romaji
- ta
- Strokes
- 3
- From
- 多
- Hiragana
- た
Stroke by stroke
- 1
- 2
- 3
- topdown and left
- toprightwards → down and left
- centerdown and right
Where タ comes from
The two scripts took this sound from different kanji, 多 (“many”) and 太 (“thick”).
Look-alikes
- ク, 2 strokes
- 夕 (kanji), 3 strokes
Trace it
Follow the numbers. Tracing help
With voicing marks
Base kana first, then the marks at the top right.
Words with タ
359 common JMdict katakana words with it; ten shown.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| タイ | tai | tie; necktie |
| タグ | tagu | tag; label |
| タフ | tafu | tough |
| タブ | tabu | tab (character, key); tab |
| タン | tan | tongue (beef, pork, etc.); tongue |
| タイツ | taitsu | tights; pantyhose |
| タイト | taito | tight; close-fitting |
| タイプ | taipu | type; kind |
| タイム | taimu | time (for, to do); time (to finish a race, lap, etc.) |
| タイヤ | taiya | tire; tyre |
Practice sheet
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