チ (chi)

チ is a katakana character pronounced “chi”. It is the katakana form of hiragana ち.

Hiragana Equivalent

ち

Same pronunciation, used for native Japanese words and grammar.

Character Details

Romaji: chi
Row: ta
Unicode: U+30C1

Common Uses

Katakana チ (chi) appears frequently in foreign loanwords, scientific names, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis in written Japanese. Learning both katakana and hiragana forms helps you read all types of Japanese text.

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