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Hiragana Letter Ko Letter

こ is the hiragana letter “ko” (U+3053) used to write Japanese words and phrases.

U+3053

“こ” is the hiragana letter ko. It’s commonly used in everyday Japanese writing, including names and word endings. This page gives you the correct Unicode details for copy and developer use.

Hiragana Letter Ko Letter Meaning

The character “こ” is Hiragana Letter Ko. In Japanese, hiragana characters represent syllables, and “こ” corresponds to the sound “ko.” You’ll see it in many common words, often as a standalone syllable or as part of longer spellings. Because it’s a basic syllable character, it’s frequently used in everyday text, labels, and UI elements that display Japanese. When you need to handle this character in software, use its exact Unicode code point U+3053 (HTML entity and escape sequences are provided on this page).

Common uses

  • Writing Japanese words that contain the “ko” syllable
  • Displaying hiragana in UI labels, buttons, and form fields
  • Typing names or place names written in hiragana
  • Creating subtitles, captions, or educational text
  • Building text examples or templates for language learning

Examples

こ (Hiragana Letter Ko) — Copy & Unicode Info

  • ここ
  • こい
  • こと
  • こころ
  • ことば

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+3053
HTML Entityこ
HTML Codeこ
CSS\3053

FAQ

What does the Hiragana Letter Ko letter mean?

The character “こ” is Hiragana Letter Ko. In Japanese, hiragana characters represent syllables, and “こ” corresponds to the sound “ko.” You’ll see it in many common words, often as a standalone syllable or as part of longer spellings. Because it’s a basic syllable character, it’s frequently used in everyday text, labels, and UI elements that display Japanese. When you need to handle this character in software, use its exact Unicode code point U+3053 (HTML entity and escape sequences are provided on this page).

What is the Unicode code point for こ?

“こ” is U+3053 (HIRAGANA LETTER KO).

How can I copy the character こ easily?

Copy the symbol exactly as “こ”. You can also use the provided escapes like CSS \\3053 or JavaScript \\u{3053}.

What is the HTML entity for こ?

The HTML entity is こ.

Does こ always mean “ko” in Japanese text?

Yes—“こ” is the hiragana syllable that corresponds to the sound “ko” in hiragana spellings.