Hiragana Letter Bu Letter
ぶ is the Japanese hiragana character for the syllable “bu.”
U+3076
“ぶ” (hiragana) represents the sound “bu” in Japanese writing. You can copy it directly, or use its Unicode and escape codes in apps and web pages.
Hiragana Letter Bu Letter Meaning
ぶ is the Hiragana letter “bu,” used to write the Japanese syllable pronounced “bu.” In everyday text, it commonly appears as part of words and verb/adjective forms, especially where the “bu” sound is needed. In digital text, “ぶ” is a standalone character with the Unicode code point U+3076, making it reliable for copy/paste and for search, indexing, and rendering across modern systems. Because it is hiragana, it is typically used in native Japanese spelling rather than romanization, and it works naturally in sentences, UI labels, and short messages.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese text that includes the “bu” syllable
- •Creating UI labels, button text, and menu items in Japanese
- •Typing names, nicknames, or keywords that contain “ぶ”
- •Designing subtitles, captions, or on-screen text in Japanese
- •Using in Japanese typography practice and proofreading
Examples
ぶ (Hiragana Letter Bu) - Copy & Unicode Info
- ぶすぶ
- ぶたぶん
- ぶあぶない
- ぶよぶ
- ぶぶどう
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3076 | |
| HTML Entity | ぶ | |
| HTML Code | ぶ | |
| CSS | \3076 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12406 | |
| Decimal | 12406 |
How to type Hiragana Letter Bu Letter (ぶ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12406 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3076 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3076. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3076, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ぶ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Hiragana Letter Bu letter mean?
ぶ is the Hiragana letter “bu,” used to write the Japanese syllable pronounced “bu.” In everyday text, it commonly appears as part of words and verb/adjective forms, especially where the “bu” sound is needed. In digital text, “ぶ” is a standalone character with the Unicode code point U+3076, making it reliable for copy/paste and for search, indexing, and rendering across modern systems. Because it is hiragana, it is typically used in native Japanese spelling rather than romanization, and it works naturally in sentences, UI labels, and short messages.
What Unicode character is “ぶ”?
“ぶ” is HIRAGANA LETTER BU with Unicode code point U+3076.
How can I copy “ぶ” quickly?
Copy the character directly from this page (the symbol is “ぶ”) and paste into your editor or app.
What are the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes for “ぶ”?
HTML entity: ぶ. CSS escape: \\3076. JavaScript escape: \\u{3076}.
Is “ぶ” always the “bu” sound?
In hiragana usage, “ぶ” is read as the syllable “bu.” It may appear in different words, but the character’s reading stays “bu.”