Hiragana Letter Ga Letter
が is the hiragana character for the “ga” sound in Japanese.
U+304C
The character が is a hiragana letter used in everyday Japanese writing. It corresponds to the “ga” sound and appears often in common grammar and vocabulary. Below you’ll find copy-ready forms and exact Unicode details.
Hiragana Letter Ga Letter Meaning
が (hiragana letter ga) represents the “ga” sound in Japanese. It appears in many words and also functions as a particle depending on context. In writing, it helps mark grammatical relationships such as subject or contrasting information, and it is used in natural phrases you’ll see in reading materials and daily conversation. Because hiragana characters are used for native Japanese words and grammatical elements, が is frequently encountered in beginner-to-intermediate texts, names, and examples. Use it when you need the exact character “が” rather than a similar-looking mark.
Common uses
- •Writing the “ga” syllable in hiragana words
- •Using “が” as a grammatical particle in sentences
- •Typing Japanese text in apps, chats, and comments
- •Labeling UI elements or form text in Japanese (e.g., “が…” prompts)
- •Providing correct characters in subtitles, captions, and learning materials
Examples
が (Hiragana Letter Ga) — Copy & Unicode Info
- がねこが いる。
- がわたしが いきます。
- があめが ふっています。
- がきょうが たのしいです。
- がむしが すきです。
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+304C | |
| HTML Entity | が | |
| HTML Code | が | |
| CSS | \304C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12364 | |
| Decimal | 12364 |
How to type Hiragana Letter Ga Letter (が)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12364 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 304C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 304C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 304c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy が 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 Ga letter mean?
が (hiragana letter ga) represents the “ga” sound in Japanese. It appears in many words and also functions as a particle depending on context. In writing, it helps mark grammatical relationships such as subject or contrasting information, and it is used in natural phrases you’ll see in reading materials and daily conversation. Because hiragana characters are used for native Japanese words and grammatical elements, が is frequently encountered in beginner-to-intermediate texts, names, and examples. Use it when you need the exact character “が” rather than a similar-looking mark.
What is the Unicode for が?
The Unicode code point for が (HIRAGANA LETTER GA) is U+304C.
How do I type が using a web or programming escape?
Use CSS escape \\304C or JavaScript escape \\u{304C} to represent the character.
What HTML entity can I use for が?
The HTML entity for が is が.
Is が a letter or a symbol mark?
が is a hiragana letter (HIRAGANA LETTER GA), used in Japanese writing for the “ga” sound and common grammatical usage.