In Japanese, "zero" is ゼロ (zero). It is a adjective.
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ゼロ is written in katakana. Romanised as zero, it sounds roughly like "zeh-roh" to an English ear.
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Buy on Steamゼロ is romanised as zero. Say it roughly like "zeh-roh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
ゼロ is a na-adjective or noun-adjective. It is neutral in register and fits naturally in both casual and polite sentences. Add na before a noun, or use desu for a polite predicate.
ゼロ is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.
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