What is the term for the Japanese syllabary used for writing foreign words and for emphasis?

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What is the term for the Japanese syllabary used for writing foreign words and for emphasis?

A. Kanji

B. Katakana

C. Hiragana

D. Romaji

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B. Katakana

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