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How do I tell when to use basic hiragana or katakana instead of one of the extra sounds?

EX: んや vs にゃ

Do you just have to memorize what word uses what, or is there some kind of system to tell when one or the other will be used?

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How do I tell when to use basic hiragana or katakana instead of one of the extra sounds?

EX: んや vs にゃ

Do you just have to memorize what word uses what, or is there some kind of system to tell when one or the other will be used?
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