Hiragana Letter Bi Letter
び (hiragana bi) is a Japanese character used to write the “bi” sound in native and word-based text.
U+3073
び is the hiragana character for the “bi” sound in Japanese. It appears in everyday writing, especially within hiragana-based words. Use it directly, or copy its Unicode value for apps and web pages.
Hiragana Letter Bi Letter Meaning
び (hiragana letter BI) represents the Japanese syllable “bi” when reading and writing. In hiragana, it’s used to build words and grammatical forms where the “bi” sound is required, such as verb and adjective conjugations, particles/word endings, and native vocabulary written in hiragana. You may also see び used alongside other scripts (kanji and katakana) depending on context and style. For digital use, び corresponds to Unicode code point U+3073, making it straightforward to include in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript by copy/paste or escapes.
Common uses
- •Typing the “bi” syllable in Japanese text
- •Writing words in hiragana when kanji aren’t desired
- •Using び in personal names or place names that are shown in hiragana
- •Building searchable Japanese text strings in forms and filters
- •Labeling UI elements that display the “bi” sound
Examples
び (Hiragana Letter BI) — Copy & Unicode Info
- びびょういん (clinic/hospital)
- びあびる (to splash/immerse, depending on context)
- びすび (variant writing may appear in stylized text)
- びびん (bottle/jar; often written with kanji/katakana in normal usage)
- びはびき (stylized/word-specific usage)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3073 | |
| HTML Entity | び | |
| HTML Code | び | |
| CSS | \3073 |
FAQ
What does the Hiragana Letter Bi letter mean?
び (hiragana letter BI) represents the Japanese syllable “bi” when reading and writing. In hiragana, it’s used to build words and grammatical forms where the “bi” sound is required, such as verb and adjective conjugations, particles/word endings, and native vocabulary written in hiragana. You may also see び used alongside other scripts (kanji and katakana) depending on context and style. For digital use, び corresponds to Unicode code point U+3073, making it straightforward to include in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript by copy/paste or escapes.
What Unicode character is び?
び is HIRAGANA LETTER BI with Unicode code point U+3073.
How do I write び in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: び
How do I use び in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\3073
How do I use び in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{3073}