Hiragana Letter Gi Letter
ぎ is the Hiragana letter GI (U+304E), used to write the Japanese “gi” sound.
U+304E
The character ぎ (hiragana) represents the “gi” sound in Japanese. This page helps you copy the symbol and use it correctly in text, design, and code. You can also find related characters that share similar reading patterns.
Hiragana Letter Gi Letter Meaning
ぎ is the hiragana character “ぎ” with the Unicode name HIRAGANA LETTER GI (U+304E). In Japanese writing, it is used to spell syllables that begin with the “gi” sound. Depending on the word, ぎ can appear at the start, middle, or end of syllable sequences. It’s commonly found in everyday vocabulary, grammar forms, and proper names written in hiragana. If you’re producing Japanese text for UI, subtitles, or documents, using the correct Unicode character ensures correct rendering and search behavior across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese text that includes the “gi” syllable in hiragana
- •Designing UI labels or prompts that require precise Japanese characters
- •Writing scripts or subtitles where hiragana syllables must match exactly
- •Creating searchable content (e.g., tags or filenames) that include “ぎ”
- •Programmatically inserting the character using Unicode/HTML/JS escapes
Examples
ぎ (Hiragana Letter GI) – Copy & Use
- ぎぎんこう
- ぎいくぎ
- ぎつよぎ
- ぎなぎ
- ぎすぎる
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+304E | |
| HTML Entity | ぎ | |
| HTML Code | ぎ | |
| CSS | \304E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12366 | |
| Decimal | 12366 |
How to type Hiragana Letter Gi Letter (ぎ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12366 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 304E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 304E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 304e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ぎ 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 Gi letter mean?
ぎ is the hiragana character “ぎ” with the Unicode name HIRAGANA LETTER GI (U+304E). In Japanese writing, it is used to spell syllables that begin with the “gi” sound. Depending on the word, ぎ can appear at the start, middle, or end of syllable sequences. It’s commonly found in everyday vocabulary, grammar forms, and proper names written in hiragana. If you’re producing Japanese text for UI, subtitles, or documents, using the correct Unicode character ensures correct rendering and search behavior across platforms.
What character is ぎ?
ぎ is HIRAGANA LETTER GI, Unicode U+304E, used for the Japanese “gi” sound.
How do I copy ぎ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For best compatibility in code, use the provided representations like U+304E or the HTML entity.
What is the Unicode for ぎ?
The Unicode code point for ぎ is U+304E.
Can I use ぎ in HTML or JavaScript?
Yes. The provided HTML entity is ぎ and the JavaScript escape is \\u{304E}.