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Katakana

Introduction

What are Conversion Tips?

Although there is no foolproof predictions, there are some regularities in converting Japanese items that were borrowed from English -- normally written in katakana -- back into English. The textbook contains regular vowel conversions, in addition to sixteen Conversion Tips.

Refer to JWL pp. 91 -- 104 for summary of Conversion Tips.

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