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Visual Difference Guide

ク vs タ — HOW TO TELL THEM APART

These two Katakana lookalikes are the most commonly confused characters by Japanese learners. Here is how to distinguish them instantly.

CHARACTER #1
ク
/ku/
Strokes: 2
“A cook's sharp chef knife.”
Full ク Profile
CHARACTER #2
タ
/ta/
Strokes: 3
“A tasty tidal wave or taco.”
Full タ Profile
Key Anatomical Differences
  • ク (ku) has 2 strokes: left slash and hooked angle.
  • タ (ta) has 3 strokes: it looks like ク with an extra stroke intersecting inside.
GOLDEN MEMORY TRICK:

Remember: 'KU is clean inside, TA has a Tiny mark inside.'

DRILL BOTH CHARACTERS IN THE PRACTICE DOJO

Test your visual reflex. Lock them in with speed drills so you will never mix them up while reading manga or subtitles.

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